Monte Ball's Journey: From NFL Stardom to Addiction Recovery

Join us on Recoverycast as we dive deep with Montee Ball, former NFL running back and Wisconsin Badger legend. Montee shares his powerful and raw journey through alcoholism, recovery, and finding a new purpose beyond the game. This episode is a testament to resilience, vulnerability, and the transformative power of community.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: Welcome to Recovery Cast with Montee Ball
0:30 - The Illusion of Success: Winning the Super Bowl from Jail
1:00 - Montee's Journey: From NFL Star to Advocate
2:15 - We Don't Heal in Isolation: The Power of Vulnerability
5:40 - Life Beyond the Game: Reclaiming Identity After Football
8:50 - The Continuous Path of Recovery
12:20 - Overcoming Stigma: The Courage to Ask for Help
15:00 - The Role of Community in Sustained Recovery
18:30 - Taking Responsibility: "No, What Was Me?"
22:00 - From Adversity to Advocacy: Finding New Purpose
25:10 - Relapse Prevention & Maintaining Sobriety
28:45 - The Ripple Effect: Impacting Families & Communities
32:00 - Finding Joy: "This Is Who I Am"
52:20 - Where to Find Montee & His Work as a Recovery Coach