Clint Hurdle: From Major Leagues to Major Life Wins
Episode Overview
- Recovery can be the biggest win in life. 
- Honesty and accountability are crucial for successful recovery. 
- Finding comfort in discomfort is key to overcoming addiction. 
- A strong support system, including sponsors and AA meetings, is vital. 
- Recovery offers freedom and strengthens personal relationships. 
"It was one of the hardest things I ever did. It turned out the best thing I ever did for me, which has turned out to be the best thing I've ever done for anybody that's ever loved me."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? This episode of Recovery Coast to Coast features an inspiring conversation with Clint Hurdle, the Colorado Rockies Bench Coach. With a career spanning player, coach, and manager roles in Major League Baseball, Clint opens up about his greatest victory: achieving 27 years of sobriety. Recorded in the Rockies' dugout, Clint's story is a testament to the power of recovery.
He shares how a court-mandated treatment and a serendipitous encounter with a counsellor named Carla changed his life. Clint candidly reflects on his struggles with addiction and the path to sobriety, highlighting the importance of honesty, accountability, and finding comfort in discomfort. Clint's journey is a tale of transformation and hope, as he reveals how recovery gave him back his life and strengthened his relationships.
The episode also features 'The Last Word' with Jamie Lee Curtis, an Academy Award-winning actress who shares her own experience with recovery. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the personal battles against addiction and the power of recovery to change lives. It's a heartfelt reminder that asking for help is not a weakness but a strength. Are you ready to find out what it takes to turn your life around?