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EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 1H 6M

They Tried to Break Him—Now He Builds Warriors: The Painful Past That Drives Tom DeBlass

from The Nick Koumalatsos Show · host Nick Koumalatsos

In this powerful episode, Tom DeBlass shares his journey from a childhood filled with trauma, bullying, and addiction in the home to becoming a world-class grappler, coach, and advocate for kids through his Buddies Over Bullies movement. He opens up about mental health, finding faith, fatherhood, and why he's dedicated his life to helping others turn pain into purpose.

In this powerful episode, Tom DeBlass shares his journey from a childhood filled with trauma, bullying, and addiction in the home to becoming a world-class grappler, coach, and advocate for kids through his Buddies Over Bullies movement. He opens up about mental health, finding faith, fatherhood, and why he's dedicated his life to helping others turn pain into purpose.

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