Marine Veteran Stephanie Simon's Journey from Alcohol Addiction to Olympic Boxing and Sobriety

What if the toughest fight of your life happened outside the boxing ring?In this unforgettable episode of This Sober Vet, Marine Veteran, Olympic boxing champion, and mental health advocate Stephanie Simon shares her extraordinary journey through trauma, alcohol addiction, and recovery—and how sobriety gave her the clarity to reclaim her life and purpose.Stephanie reflects on breaking barriers as one of the first women to serve in Marine Corps combat arms, the lasting impact of trauma and sexual assault, and the role alcohol played as she tried to cope with emotional pain. She also explains how choosing sobriety became the turning point that allowed her to pursue excellence in boxing, strengthen her mental resilience, and inspire others through her story.This conversation explores what real courage looks like—not perfection, but the willingness to confront pain, ask for help, and continue moving forward.Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, athlete, first responder, family member, or someone searching for hope after addiction or trauma, Stephanie's story proves that healing is possible and that your future is never defined by your past.In this episode:Life as a Marine VeteranBreaking barriers in combat armsAlcohol addiction and recoveryTrauma and mental healthOlympic boxing and resilienceRebuilding confidence through sobrietyLiving with purpose after adversityThe strongest fighters aren't the ones who never fall—they're the ones who choose to get back up with honesty, courage, and hope.Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.Learn more at www.thissobervet.comFollow:Instagram: @thissobervetpodcastFacebook: This Sober Vet Podcast