Sitting with Sean
Sitting with Sean
Recover Outloud: Episode 107: Standing Back Up
Recover Outloud: Episode 107: Standing Back Up
Recover Outloud: Episode 107: Standing Back Up
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Explore John Templeton's inspiring journey from addiction and mental health struggles to resilience and self-discovery.
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58 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Taking responsibility for one's life is crucial for transformation.
- Facing inner demons can lead to personal growth.
- Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
- Finding purpose beyond superficial success is key.
- Leadership involves humility and compassion.
"The moment you decide that everything in your life is up to you to change, that's when transformation begins."
What drives someone to stand back up after being knocked down by addiction and mental health challenges? In this compelling episode of "Sitting with Sean," you'll meet John Templeton, a motivational speaker, coach, author, and New Zealand Special Forces veteran. John shares his tumultuous journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and the loss of loved ones, all while revealing the strength he found in standing back up.
His story is one of resilience and the power of taking responsibility for one's life. John opens up about his past as a soldier and the challenges he faced transitioning to civilian life, including financial ups and downs that led to a deep personal crisis. Yet, it's his spiritual awakening and shadow work that truly transformed him. Through raw honesty, John explains how embracing discomfort and facing one's inner demons can lead to profound personal growth.
Sean and John also touch on the importance of leadership and finding one's purpose beyond superficial success. They discuss how society often avoids facing uncomfortable truths, but it's in those moments of vulnerability that true strength is forged. John's journey from the military to becoming a beacon of hope for others showcases the transformative power of self-discovery. If you're curious about how individuals can rise above their circumstances and create meaningful change in their lives, this episode is a must-listen.
It’s a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and thrive. Are you ready to stand back up and face your own challenges?