Tony Hoffman | From Opioid & Meth Addiction to Spirituality, Prison Reform, & Olympic Coaching
Description
This addiction recovery story follows Tony Hoffman’s journey from OxyContin, heroin, and meth use—along with incarceration and homelessness—to becoming an Olympic coach and national speaker. His honesty about mental health, trauma, and redemption offers a message of hope and purpose.
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00:00 From Prison Cell to Olympic Dreams
00:27 Introducing Tony Hoffman: BMX Pro to Recovery Advocate
02:45 Tony's Early Struggles and BMX Beginnings
04:17 The Pressure of Talent and the Desire for Normalcy
11:41 The Lone Wolf: Embracing Individual Sports
16:37 The Downward Spiral: Addiction and Isolation
28:16 Rock Bottom: Homelessness and Desperation
33:09 Reflecting on Loss and Fast Living
34:51 The Role of Structure in Recovery
36:28 The Power of a Quote
37:29 The Journey of Self-Discovery
40:39 Finding Community and Mentorship
51:24 The Importance of Rigorous Honesty
59:54 Myths and Realizations in Recovery
01:01:34 Paying It Forward in the Recovery Community
United States
