Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Randy & Lydia Grimes - Former NFL Player, Addicted and now Saving Lives
Randy & Lydia Grimes - Former NFL Player, Addicted and now Saving Lives
Randy & Lydia Grimes - Former NFL Player, Addicted and now Saving Lives
Thursday 13th August 2020
Former NFL player Randy Grimes and his wife Lydia share their journey from addiction to recovery and their work helping others.
48 minutes
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Joanie Sigal
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Randy & Lydia Grimes: Tackling Addiction and Finding Redemption
You know, it's like somebody came up behind me and draped a warm quilt around my shoulders- and you know I say quilt, because I remember feeling weight and warmth on my shoulders- and, and it was at that very second that that obsession to throw pills down Every Day was lifted off of me.
Randy Grimes once lived the high-octane life of an NFL player with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where painkillers were just part of the job. However, what began as a 'necessary evil' soon spiraled into a 20-year struggle with addiction that nearly cost him everything, including his marriage to Lydia. In this gripping episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Randy and Lydia open up about their tumultuous journey through addiction and the long road to recovery.
Lydia’s unwavering support was a cornerstone in Randy's fight against his demons, eventually leading him to a treatment program that finally worked. Today, the couple channels their experiences into helping others through their non-profit, Pro Athletes in Recovery. They discuss the culture of enabling within professional sports, the far-reaching impact of addiction on families, and the vital role of support systems in overcoming substance abuse.
Randy and Lydia's story is a powerful testament to resilience, love, and the transformative power of recovery.