Murphy Jensen: Tennis Champ and Recovery TechMurphy Jensen: Tennis Champ and Recovery Tech
Sober Company (aka Sober Co)
Lacey and Nik speak to Murphy Jensen, a Grand Slam doubles champion and the Co-Founder of WeConnect Recovery, an app that supports folks in recovery through contingency management and direct cooperation with the person's care team. They speak to Murphy about his rise to tennis stardom, which included winning the French Open Doubles with his brother Luke, and about his experience with substance use; the impact it had on his brother and how it ultimately came to a head while Murphy was at the U.S Open and his first child was being born. They also talk about how Murphy came to help create the WeConnect app and how it supports people’s recovery. Murphy also describes what contingency management looks like and how effective it can be.
55:37•22 Feb 2021
Murphy Jensen: Tennis Glory to Tech Innovations in Recovery
“We're looking at anything and everything, and I really believe that what works is not overcomplicating stuff, not overthinking stuff, and to keep the solution simple.”
How does a Grand Slam tennis champion transition from the highs of professional sports to the lows of addiction, and then rise again to become a tech innovator in recovery? Murphy Jensen's journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of Sober Company, hosts Lacey and Nik sit down with Murphy to unravel his incredible story.
From his early days of tennis stardom with his brother to the dark times of substance abuse, Murphy opens up about his battles and breakthroughs. He doesn't shy away from discussing the tough moments but focuses on the lessons learned and the hope found in recovery. Murphy shares how he co-founded the WeConnect Recovery app, a game-changer in the world of addiction treatment. This app uses contingency management, a promising approach that rewards positive behavior, to support those in recovery.
Murphy emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community, or 'tribe', that understands the ups and downs of sobriety. He believes honesty and vulnerability are key to a successful recovery journey. The conversation also delves into the future of recovery technology. Murphy talks about how keeping solutions simple can lead to significant impacts.
His story is a testament to resilience and innovation, making this episode a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or interested in the evolving landscape of recovery support. Tune in to hear Murphy Jensen's candid discussion on overcoming addiction, the power of community, and the promising future of recovery tech.
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