Breaking A Family Lineage Of Addiction, Being Humbled In Sobriety & ESPN with Pete Sousa

Knockin‘ Doorz Down

Thanks for joining me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast for my conversation with ESPN Sports Broadcaster Pete Sousa.

Pete is an example that addiction doesn't define you. It may feel like an endless and unsalvageable struggle, but Pete Sousa has found a way through it.

He's found the good in the bad with a newfound perspective - much more grounded in appreciation and gratitude. Instead of a life ending prematurely with an abrupt period, Pete held onto hope.

He sought treatment and worked on his recovery in a 12-step-based program. Pete humbled himself after working for several NBA teams he began working at a fast food restaurant while in sober living, and he formulated his path to becoming a network broadcaster.

Pete and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

3 things Pete is grateful for? 1:50

What is Pete's family's lineage of addiction? 4:40

How did working a 12-step program humble Pete? 8:05

How can childhood learning disabilities and mental health challenges impact addiction? 15:53

Why does Pete reflect on early moments in recovery? 31:20

How did Pete working his recovery program prepare him to be an ESPN broadcaster? 40:18

Random Questions 56:32

Final thoughts 1:08:29

This is Pete Sousa Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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