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Episode 11: Ironman Corey Harrington on surviving opioid addiction 40,000 Steps Radio
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- Mental Health
In November 2020, Corey Harrington completed one of the most grueling races out there: a full Ironman. What makes that even more incredible is that he'd spent 10 years in the throes of opioid addiction.
Corey opened up about the loneliness and hopelessness that comes from suffering in silence, what it took for him to finally say it out loud that he was an addict, and the immediate obstacles he faced in his recovery.
He and Christopher also made sure to talk about just how great life is in recovery, and what it's like to become an ever-present husband, father, and all-around human being.
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This episode was presented by Gateway Foundation. If drugs and alcohol are starting to take over your life, or the life of someone you love, it’s time to be honest and enlist some help. Gateway offers life-saving inpatient services, as well as virtual treatment. Call 877-505-HOPE to schedule a consultation, or visit gatewayfoundation.org for more information.
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Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.
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If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com.
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Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-heimerman/message
In November 2020, Corey Harrington completed one of the most grueling races out there: a full Ironman. What makes that even more incredible is that he'd spent 10 years in the throes of opioid addiction.
Corey opened up about the loneliness and hopelessness that comes from suffering in silence, what it took for him to finally say it out loud that he was an addict, and the immediate obstacles he faced in his recovery.
He and Christopher also made sure to talk about just how great life is in recovery, and what it's like to become an ever-present husband, father, and all-around human being.
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This episode was presented by Gateway Foundation. If drugs and alcohol are starting to take over your life, or the life of someone you love, it’s time to be honest and enlist some help. Gateway offers life-saving inpatient services, as well as virtual treatment. Call 877-505-HOPE to schedule a consultation, or visit gatewayfoundation.org for more information.
************************************
Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks.
************************************
If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com.
************************************
Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-heimerman/message
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