Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel
Bullet in a Bottle: The Story of Clint and Joanie Malarchuck.
Bullet in a Bottle: The Story of Clint and Joanie Malarchuck.
Bullet in a Bottle: The Story of Clint and Joanie Malarchuck.
Thursday 3rd February 2022
Join Clint and Joanie Malarchuck on 'Hard Knox Talks' as they share their powerful journey from addiction to recovery and hope.
Explicit
89 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Empowering
Informative
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Daniel Unmanageable
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
309 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!From Ice to Redemption: Clint and Joanie Malarchuck's Story
Let us come together with our lived and living experience as a resource that has the power to engage new thought processes, to promote new ideas, to broaden the spectrum of care and to show the world that we can recover.
Clint Malarchuck, a retired NHL goalie, faced more than just the physical scars from a near-fatal accident on the ice in 1989. The trauma from that incident spiraled into severe PTSD, leading him down a dark path where he saw no way out but to end his life. This episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories.
Real Talk.' brings you the harrowing yet hopeful journey of Clint and his wife Joanie as they navigate the turbulent waters of addiction and mental illness. In a candid conversation with host Daniel Unmanageable, Clint opens up about his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and how it intertwined with his addiction. He recounts the chilling moment when he put a bullet in his own head, a desperate act driven by the demons he couldn't escape.
Joanie, who witnessed this heart-wrenching event, shares her perspective on their shared battle against addiction and the toll it took on their family. The couple's story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. They discuss the importance of seeking help for mental health issues and chemical imbalances, and how community support played a crucial role in their recovery.
Clint and Joanie have not only found a way to rebuild their lives but are now giving back, helping others who face similar struggles. Their journey is filled with raw honesty and hope, making this episode a must-listen for anyone dealing with addiction or supporting someone who is. Clint's message is clear: recovery is possible, and together, we are stronger. Tune in to hear their inspiring story and find encouragement for your own path to sobriety.