From 45 Shots a Day to Sober Strength Coach – Colton Danz’s Stark Recovery

Colton Danz was the picture of discipline on the outside—an elite strength coach with single-digit body fat, running eight classes a day. But behind closed doors, he was consuming 45 shots of vodka daily, hiding tremors, neuropathy, and shame. When the drinking nearly killed him, Colton chose something far harder than alcohol: the truth.In this raw and revealing conversation, Colton tells Todd:How High-Functioning Alcoholism Almost Destroyed His Body—and CareerWhat Rehab Taught Him About Ego, Self-Loathing, and the Myth of ControlHow Vulnerability and Boundaries Became His Tools for ConnectionWhy Most Clients Don’t Even Enjoy Drinking—They Just Think They Have ToHow Stark’s Culture of Integrity Helped Him Step Into Purpose and LeadershipWhether you’re battling addiction, burnout, or social pressure, Colton’s journey proves that healing is possible—and that real strength starts with letting go. Your health is a skill you can build. Start with the free resources at podtodd.com or explore team-based health optimization at stark.health