Kelly Reverb
Kelly Reverb
S2E6: Skateboarding, Addiction, and Smart Recovery (w/ Eric Wilson)
S2E6: Skateboarding, Addiction, and Smart Recovery (w/ Eric Wilson)
S2E6: Skateboarding, Addiction, and Smart Recovery (w/ Eric Wilson)
Monday 10th May 2021
Eric Wilson discusses his journey from skateboarding and addiction to sobriety and entrepreneurship on 'This Pink Cloud'.
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Kelly Reverb
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Eric Wilson: From Skateboarding Thrills to Sobriety Skills
That's when I like, kind of completely like quit drugs, you know, like quit, doing all that stuff, you know, because you know, I was just like in a bad place, you know, sure, and like I didn't really have a very good relationship with my dad because of me, it like, wasn't his fault, it was my fault, you know, because I was busy, like I had my head, you were a party party skate boy, right, right, yeah, right, pursuing other things.
Picture this: a young Eric Wilson, skateboard in hand, tearing up the streets and living for the thrill of the ride. But what happens when the adrenaline rush of skateboarding is replaced by the dangerous highs of addiction? In this episode of 'This Pink Cloud', DJ Kelly Reverb and The Professor Nolen sit down with Eric to unpack his rollercoaster journey from skateboarding enthusiast to sobriety advocate.
Eric’s story is a raw and honest look at how a passion can turn into a perilous path and, ultimately, a powerful tool for recovery. He opens up about how the skateboarding culture initially drew him in, but soon the partying and drug use took over, leading him down a dark road. Relationships strained and life hit rock bottom, but Eric found a lifeline in Smart Recovery.
Through candid conversation, he shares how this program helped him reclaim his life and channel his experiences into something positive. Now an entrepreneur in the sobriety field, Eric has fused his love for skateboarding with his journey to sobriety by creating a skateboard distribution company and custom wax for boards. This episode isn’t just about addiction and recovery; it’s about finding new ways to ride the waves of life, no matter how rough they get.
Whether you’re struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Eric’s story offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that it’s never too late to turn things around.