The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line
"The Bottom Line" with James Wahlberg feat. Boxing Legend Gerry Cooney (PART 1)
"The Bottom Line" with James Wahlberg feat. Boxing Legend Gerry Cooney (PART 1)
"The Bottom Line" with James Wahlberg feat. Boxing Legend Gerry Cooney (PART 1)
Wednesday 11th March 2020
Gerry Cooney discusses his battle with addiction, the role of spirituality, and the importance of sharing stories on 'The Bottom Line'.
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26 minutes
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Gerry Cooney's Fight Outside the Ring: A Story of Addiction and Recovery
I'm very blessed to have been who I am, where I've gone and what I'm doing now...It's the greatest thing in the world and we plus not just that, but we get to hang around guys like you and all the different celebrities, and we tell stories and we catch up with what's going on in the past, what it was like, and share that with other people.
Ever wondered how a boxing legend battles demons outside the ring? In this episode of 'The Bottom Line', host James M. Wahlberg sits down with Gerry Cooney, a name synonymous with boxing greatness, to uncover his lesser-known fight against addiction. Cooney opens up about the turbulent relationships he faced during his career and the pivotal moments that led him to embrace recovery.
His candid discussion about spirituality is particularly striking; he shares how his time in state prison allowed him to redefine his understanding of God, a cornerstone in his journey to sobriety. Cooney emphasizes the power of relationships in recovery, not just for support but for accountability too. He and Wahlberg explore the impact of sharing personal stories, illustrating how these narratives can inspire and uplift others on similar paths.
As Cooney puts it, 'we get to hang around guys like you and all the different celebrities, and we tell stories and we catch up with what's going on in the past, what it was like, and share that with other people'. This episode is a compelling reminder that recovery is an ongoing battle, requiring dedication, hard work, and openness. Tune in to hear a boxing legend's heartfelt journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of recovery.