'I Can Do This Sober' || FRASER FRANKS'I Can Do This Sober' || FRASER FRANKS
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Calling in from (near) Manchester, UK!! ...it is my pleasure to welcome FRASER FRANKS to the show. In his own words: Fraser Franks Trying to live, love and learn more every day ❤️🙏🏼 Alcohol-Free 🌅 Dad, husband, speaker, writer, athlete &...
48:06•30 May 2022
Fraser Franks: From Football Stardom to Sober Living
“It made me feel like really don't know, just really quiet and shy. That was on a Saturday and then on a Tuesday it was sort of back to the league game and I didn't feel very well before the game and I felt like I was coming down with sort of the flu or something like that.”
Ever wondered how a professional athlete copes when their career is cut short? Meet Fraser Franks, a retired pro footballer whose life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with a heart condition at the peak of his career. In this episode of 'Beyond Recovery', host Matt Gardiner chats with Fraser about his dramatic shift from the pitch to a life of sobriety.
Fraser opens up about the moment he felt his legs give way during a high-profile match, leading to a hospital stay and the end of his football dreams. But this isn't just a story of loss; it's one of resilience and transformation. Fraser shares how he initially turned to alcohol to cope with his new reality but eventually found the strength to seek help.
With the support of his family and his own determination, he embraced sobriety and began a new chapter as an advocate for alcohol-free living. Through his blog, 'A Sip of Sobriety', Fraser aims to inspire others who are struggling with addiction. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about finding purpose beyond your passions and the power of support systems in overcoming life's toughest challenges.
Whether you're a sports fan, someone in recovery, or just curious about personal transformations, Fraser's story is sure to resonate.
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