What Goes Up, Must Come Down || An Interview With Roy Tuscany, Founder & CEO High Fives FoundationWhat Goes Up, Must Come Down || An Interview With Roy Tuscany, Founder & CEO High Fives Foundation
Recovery Hour
Roy Tuscany
56:45•18 Nov 2020
Roy Tuscany: Triumph Over Tragedy on Recovery Hour
“Those types of experiences don't happen when you're controlled by something and, like you said, people don't understand that it's like. So for you to have woken up That Day and say this is it and I'm going to move forward and I'm not doing this anymore, is just such a valuable lesson for people to know that you can do that and that you are probably inspiring so many in the world.”
Imagine hitting rock bottom, only to rise stronger than ever. That’s Roy Tuscany’s story. On this episode of Recovery Hour, hosted by the ever-engaging Lori Windfeldt, Roy opens up about his journey from battling severe alcohol addiction to founding the High Fives Foundation. Roy’s tale is a whirlwind, starting with a catastrophic spinal cord injury on a ski jump and culminating in his decision to quit drinking cold turkey after a dangerous binge.
Now, four years sober, Roy credits his partner Alana and son Gunner for his daily motivation to stay on the right path. Lori and Roy delve into the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with his mother’s cancer diagnosis and the grief of losing loved ones. Yet, amid these challenges, Roy found a way to channel his pain into something positive by helping others through his foundation.
The High Fives Foundation supports athletes with life-changing injuries, and Roy shares heartwarming stories of peer mentoring and community support. This episode isn’t just about recovery; it’s about building a family-like community where everyone lifts each other up. With a sprinkle of humor and raw honesty, Roy’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of sobriety.
Whether you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on overcoming life’s toughest hurdles.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.