Matt Gardiner
Matt Gardiner
'Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way out of the Bottle' || BEN TUFF
'Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way out of the Bottle' || BEN TUFF
'Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way out of the Bottle' || BEN TUFF
Monday 3rd April 2023
Ben Tuff discusses his journey from addiction to freedom through swimming on 'Beyond Recovery'. Listen to his inspiring story and unique recovery approach.
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Get the buttons here!Ben Tuff: Swimming Through Addiction to Find Freedom
By far the hardest thing I ever dealt with in My Years was Years Ago, when I made that choice of sobriety and I pushed through that wall and I said: okay, I'm done with this, I'm done with addiction, and now I'm that newborn baby ready to go.
Ever wondered how swimming could be a lifeline out of addiction? Meet Ben Tuff, a man who turned his love for the ocean into a powerful recovery tool. In this episode of 'Beyond Recovery', host Matt Gardiner chats with Ben about his incredible journey from the depths of alcoholism to the freedom of sobriety. Ben shares his background, growing up between Atlanta and Jamestown, and his love for soccer and the ocean.
But life took a challenging turn when he found himself caught in the grip of alcohol addiction while working in boarding schools. Ben opens up about the moment in 2012 when he decided to reclaim his life and break free from addiction. One of the most captivating parts of Ben's story is his swim from Providence to Jamestown, a journey that not only tested his physical limits but also symbolized his fight for sobriety.
He talks about the making of the 'Swim Tuff' documentary, which chronicles this transformative experience. Ben's approach to recovery is anything but conventional; he emphasizes the importance of moving meditation and the power of stillness. He also highlights the concept of 'recovering out loud' and how sharing his story has impacted others. Looking ahead, Ben shares his future plans and aspirations, leaving listeners with a message of hope and resilience.
This episode is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity and find freedom in unexpected places.