A conversation with former pro football player Randy Grimes.
In this episode, host Michael Walsh talks to former pro football player Randy Grimes about his illustrious career playing football through college, his time with the Buccaneers, and finding recovery. Learn Randy’s story and what he has to say about recovery as a pro athlete, maintaining the self in recovery, what it was like playing football when painkillers and benzos were a very common part of the sport experience, and exemplifying the hope of recovery to those who have a similar story.
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To find out more about Randy Grimes and his initiatives toward rescuing pro athletes from the jaws of addiction, check out his website here: https://randygrimesspeaks.com/
Show Notes:
[0:54] Who is Randy Grimes?
[5:50] “I was willing to do whatever I could to stay out on the field.”
[10:00] “It’s a job, not a game.”
[13:19] Benzo withdrawals
[21:17] Maintaining the self in recovery
[26:20] “Crawling through the door that night was the hardest thing that I ever did.”
[34:00] Healing the family
[39:20] “Each person that sees you can see the hope of recovery.”
