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\\u201cIt\\u2019s not always what you leave on the playing field that will be your legacy, it\\u2019s what you do to improve the quality of people\\u2019s lives.\\u201d

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Today\'s guest has had an incredible story of success followed by a precipitous fall and subsequent reinvention into one of the world\'s foremost experts on trauma, mental health and addiction.

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Theo Fleury was a seven time NHL All Star, scoring nearly 1100 points in his career, and winning an Olympic gold medal. However, throughout his career, he carried a dark secret that led to occasional violent and erratic behavior. These explosive demonstrations of his inner pain eventually resulted in his expulsion from the NHL. Fast forward nearly 15 years later, Theo has risen above his pain, and helped countless thousands of people face their own battles and emerge victorious!

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\\u201cThe more I was willing to be vulnerable, meaning telling my story,... it created safety for people. When you have safety, that\\u2019s when the magic of healing happens.\\u201d

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During this episode, Theo brings his story to life, sharing the pain that impacted his life and career so greatly. From a troubled childhood, to trauma suffered at the hands of trusted coach, Theo gives context to the events that led to the aggressive actions, and addiction that marked the end of his hockey career.

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\\u201cHockey became this place, it was the great escape for me\\u2026 hockey became my happy place. I felt like I belonged someplace.\\u201d

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Theo and Mark discuss the importance of community, connection, and engaging others individually to help make a lasting impact. Now a personal coach, Theo shares his personal views on pursuing ongoing transformation both individually, and as a contribution to community and one\\u2019s circle of influence.

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\\u201cA part of everything that you do has to be giving back and helping people. We aren\\u2019t put on this earth to suffer in silence. We\\u2019re put on this earth to be in relationship with one another, and get them where they need to go.\\u201d

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Some Topics we talk about in this episode:

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• Introduction - 0:54
• Theo\\u2019s Current Work - 4:25
• The Importance of Developing Relationships During Sports Career - 8:30
• The Freedom of Finding Your Voice and Sharing Your Story - 13:30
• Theo\\u2019s Story - \\xa022:00
• Using Social Media as an Effective Platform - 33:00
• Engaging One-on-One to Spread Your Message - 41:30
• How to Connect with Theo - 46:30
• Wrap-up and Takeaways - \\xa049:50

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How to get involved

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• Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly.
• If you\\u2019re looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email Mark@MarkMoyer.com and I\\u2019ll get you going right away.

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