EP 31: From Addiction to Powerlifting Glory – D'Angelo Brackeen's Inspiring Comeback

In this powerful episode of The G3X Podcast, I sat down with D'Angelo Brackeen — a two-time world champion powerlifter and fitness coach with a truly transformational story. We dove deep into his journey from being a self-described “scrawny band kid” to becoming a bodybuilding icon and beacon of hope for others overcoming personal struggles.D'Angelo opened up about the bullying that pushed him toward fitness, the community that helped him build confidence, and how finding the right coach changed everything for him. What touched me most, though, was how candid he was about his battles with addiction and depression. His honesty, faith, and resilience are nothing short of inspiring.We also explored the dual-edge sword of social media, how discipline and daily habits lay the foundation for real growth, and why community support is critical when walking through recovery.D'Angelo is now using his platform to help others find strength and healing—especially men struggling with addiction. If you’re looking for raw honesty, real transformation, and the drive to rewrite your story, you don’t want to miss this episode.Follow D'Angelo Brackeen on social:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swoleforthesoul/🕙 New episodes of The G3X Podcast drop every Friday at 10AM EST on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! 🎙️👇 Follow G3X Fitness:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g3x_fitness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/g3xfitness/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@g3xfitnessThreads: https://www.threads.net/@g3x_fitnessSnapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/C4YzVOEGX (Twitter): https://x.com/g3xfitnessBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/g3xfitness.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/g3x-fitness/🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/328XYIL3tkDmUfZicaLT48?si=44f1c303d04b48d8🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-g3x-podcast-god-gym-grind-unfiltered/id1789874680🛒 Visit our site for all kinds of God Gym Grind merch: https://g3xfitness.com/💥 Join me on Whatnot for live merch drops!Sign up using my referral link and get a $15 bonus on your first purchase! Plus, you’ll auto-follow me and be first in line to catch the drops 🔥https://whatnot.com/invite/g3xfitness📩 Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up here: https://g3xfitness.com/pages/the-g3x-podcast💪 Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and share! We’re building a community of warriors living the God Gym Grind lifestyle every day.#fitness, #bodybuilding, #personalgrowth, #faith, #coaching, #addictionrecovery, #socialmedia, #discipline, #communitysupport, #mentalhealth, #g3xfitness, #godgymgrind, #theg3xpodcastChapters00:00 Introduction to D'Angelo's Journey02:15 The Path to Fitness and Bodybuilding08:46 Challenges and Triumphs in Bodybuilding Prep13:53 The Importance of a Good Coach19:12 Overcoming Personal Struggles and Finding Faith27:05 Faith and Accountability28:00 Overcoming Struggles Through Faith29:18 The Power of Willpower and Strength30:15 Navigating Social Media and Personal Branding34:55 Encouragement for Those Battling Addiction36:03 Building Healthy Habits and Disciplines39:39 Quickfire Round: Personal Favorites41:59 Future Aspirations and Community Support