57. The Path To Healing: Body, Mind and Spirit with Theoren Fleury

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Our guest this week is living proof that there is hope for your future and that you can overcome trauma, hardship, and a broken home to live a life that is full of purpose and meaning.  Join us as we sit down with former NHL player, Olympic gold medalist, author, and mental health advocate Theoren Fleury. Theo's story is one that covers a multitude of painful instances that any human would struggle to endure. From the stress of being a professional athlete to sexual assault, drug addiction, and childhood trauma, there was a point where he was ready to end all the pain.  Fortunately, Theo's story doesn't end there. Listen in as Theo talks about the hope, peace, and motivation he gained when he decided to live his life with a new purpose. We discuss his journey of healing and the practices that have helped him the most, as well as the three areas you should look to start your own healing journey and the key of vulnerability that connects you with those who can help.  We hope this episode empowers you to reach out and seize your own healing and purpose for the future. To connect with Theo and find more resources, check out the links below! Always in your corner,  Chuck and Clint    More Of What's Inside: Finding purpose after hockey Using hockey as a platform Leaning into powerful leadership Connecting to those who have trauma The 3 step journey to healing Staying dialed into what grounds you The gift of adversity  Taking sobriety one day at a time How to get out of your head Breaking the trauma loop Rewiring your brain and trauma And much more!     GUEST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofleury14/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theofleury14 Website: http://www.theofleury.life/   LINKS: malarchuk.com/book  malarchuk.com  www.thecompassionateconnection.com  www.warriorsunmasked.com  Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe To Our YouTube My Community Contact   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today! 2:25 - Welcome Theoren Fleury 5:44 - The importance of your role 8:48 - Gaining perspective from the past 11:18 - What helped Theo tell all in his book 15:43 - Taking the ego out of addiction 20:05 - Missing the first step to healing 25:30 - Getting to the core of your issues 29:13 - Theo tells his story 34:30 - Getting back to your heart 38:50 - Why we protect ourselves with anger 42:08 - A story of forgiveness 49:45 - Being willing to let go  51:32 - Understanding the journey of mental illness 55:40 - How to get in touch with Theo  57:03 - The importance of advocates in mental health 1:02:18 - Celebrating the healing others achieve 1:08:13 - Theo's advice for you 1:13:53 - Closing thoughts