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

Join us on this powerful episode of Recovery Cast as Kristina Padilla, an indigenous queer leader and advocate for mental health, addiction recovery, and LGBTQIA+ communities, shares her astonishing journey. Kristina opens up about her early struggles with addiction, involvement in gangs, and the life-changing moments that led her to recovery. Now a speaker, educator, and PhD student, Kristina's story is filled with resilience, empowerment, and authenticity. Tune in to hear Kristina's candid conversation with hosts Brittany Baynard and Tom Farley, and learn how challenges can transform into a path of healing and advocacy for change.

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00:00 Introduction to Recovery Cast

00:24 Meet Kristina Padilla: A Journey of Resilience

01:29 Early Life and First Encounters with Addiction

02:23 Teenage Years: Gangs and Drugs

03:36 Struggles with Identity and Family Dynamics

05:35 Gang Life and Substance Abuse

08:03 Turning Points and Aha Moments

10:39 The Path to Recovery Begins

27:40 A Father's Concern

28:16 Graduation Ceremony and Detox

28:36 First Day of Treatment

29:13 Seeking Help and Facing Challenges

30:41 Relapse and Recovery

31:01 Kicked Out of the Program

35:34 Finding Sobriety and Community

39:35 Embracing Identity and Advocacy

42:15 Cultural Roots and Personal Growth

52:41 Authenticity and Healing

53:19 Conclusion and Farewell

In this eye-opening episode of Recovery Cast, we sit down with Kate Garn as she shares her powerful story of overcoming alcoholism. From starting to drink in high school to using alcohol as a coping mechanism during postpartum depression, Kate candidly reveals the challenges she faced, including the trauma of her child's birth and the struggle with mental health. She discusses how she found solace and support in AA meetings, the importance of a supportive community, and the transformative experience of sobriety. Join us as Kate offers hope, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone struggling with addiction or seeking recovery.

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