416 — Theo Fleury: Legendary Athlete, Courageous Survivor (Re-Run)
In this re-run episode, NHL legend Theo Fleury opens up about the personal battles behind his hockey success—facing trauma, addiction, and identity struggles—and how he transformed that pain into a life-long mission of resilience, healing, and advocacy.
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Show Notes
Theo Fleury, celebrated Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, joins the show to reflect on his extraordinary journey on and off the ice. Beyond his elite athletic achievements, Fleury shares how the refuge he found in hockey masked deep personal wounds from childhood trauma and later battles with addiction, identity, and mental health. Through honest, raw storytelling, he discusses the turning points in his life, insights from recovery, and how he now dedicates himself to helping others heal by promoting resilience, vulnerability, and purpose. Listeners gain a powerful look at how a champion’s greatest victories are often won away from the spotlight.
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