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Addict II Athlete Podcast
Today Coach Blu speaks to Beau Carter on establishing sobriety in service, erasing his addiction and replacing it with relationship, purpose, and hope. Using the grief of losing friends as a motivator to get active in making changes in his community.
44:27•29 May 2019
Beau Carter: Turning Grief into Community Action
“Our most resourceful bunch of people you'll ever meet, but even more so, you know, I look at like our kind of things they're doing, which is great.”
What happens when you channel the pain of losing friends into a force for good? In this episode of the 'Addict II Athlete Podcast', Coach Blu sits down with Beau Carter to explore just that. Beau's story is a compelling mix of heartache and hope. After struggling with opioid addiction and losing friends to the same battle, he decided to make a change—not just for himself, but for his community.
Through drug court and Narcotics Anonymous, Beau found a new sense of purpose and structure. But it didn't stop there. He took his grief and turned it into a driving force for community service, advocating for better addiction treatment and recovery options. Beau's journey underscores the importance of staying active and following through on suggestions in recovery. He emphasizes that the road to sobriety isn't just about quitting drugs; it's about replacing that void with meaningful relationships and purposeful actions.
This episode also sheds light on the ripple effects of addiction on families and loved ones, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by this issue. Tune in to hear Beau's inspiring story and discover how service can be a powerful tool in overcoming addiction.
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