The Athlete Identity vs. The Addict Identity: They're More Similar Than You Think

The Athlete Identity vs. The Addict Identity: They're More Similar Than You Think

What if the traits that made you a "problem drinker" are the exact same traits that will make you an elite endurance athlete? In this episode, Amber breaks open one of the most counterintuitive ideas in recovery: the addict identity and the athlete identity are not opposites. They are the same psychological profile — obsessive focus, high pain tolerance, all-or-nothing thinking, ritual behavior, and an almost pathological need to push past limits — aimed at two different targets.

Trailer

The trailer for Sober Endurance Radio.