Scott Cochran: Authenticity, Addiction, and the Journey to Recovery

On this episode of The Burn Podcast, I sit down with Coach Scott Cochran, a legend in strength and conditioning. We talk about his journey from working with Nick Saban at Alabama to making a huge impact at Georgia—all while staying true to his values.Scott opens up about his struggles with addiction and his path to recovery. His honesty is inspiring, and we dig into his powerful initiatives like Eliminate The Whisper and the American Addiction Recovery Association. These programs are all about fighting the stigma of addiction and saving lives.We also cover how companies can support employees dealing with addiction, plus Coach Cochran’s insights on leadership, communication, and connecting with young athletes in a real way.This conversation is filled with wisdom and practical steps to create real change in YOUR life and those YOU lead.ELIMINATE THE WHISPERhttps://www.eliminatethewhisper.comTimestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Scott Cochran's Journey and Achievements 10:15 - Ben Newman’s First Meeting with Scott Cochran 15:45 - Overcoming Addiction and Recovery Initiatives 25:00 - Eliminate The Whisper: Breaking the Stigma 33:50 - Effective HR Strategies for Addiction Support 42:10 - Role of Authenticity in Leadership 48:35 - Ryan Kelly's Success Story 55:20 - Moving from Alabama to Georgia: Values and Integrity 01:04:15 - Supporting Young Athletes Beyond Football 01:12:45 - Future Collaborations and EventsWatch Here: https://youtu.be/PCGODDcQsxkhttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a messageOrder my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewmanConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693