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#248 Theo Fleury: The Hockey Superstar Who Got Sober In Belfast

#248 Theo Fleury: The Hockey Superstar Who Got Sober In Belfast

FromBest Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast


#248 Theo Fleury: The Hockey Superstar Who Got Sober In Belfast

FromBest Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast

ratings:
Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Theo Fleury is a former NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup winner and Olympic Gold Medalist. He’s also the two-time best-selling author of Playing with Fire and Conversations With a Rattlesnake.   While Theo enjoys his hockey memories and accolades, he feels his true life’s purpose is what he does today: creating healing through conversation, particularly in the areas of addiction, sexual abuse and childhood trauma.    In this episode we talk about: Why he moved to Belfast to play for The Giants How his time in Northern Ireland turned his life around His journey to sobriety And the daily practices that helped him overcome trauma, depression and addiction.    Check it out.   https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/theo-fleury-all-star-hockey-player
Released:
Feb 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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We believe Northern Ireland has a better story to tell — one that goes beyond bombs, bullets and a sunken ship. You are part of this story. With 180+ conversations featuring some of the incredible people who call this place home, our weekly show gives you the chance to get away from the clickbait and connect with the amazing things happening on your doorstep. Previous guests include NASA Scientists, Billion-Dollar CEOs, 91-year-old parkrunners, teenaged entrepreneurs, Oscar-winning directors, Olympic Gold medalists, Bitcoin Auctioneers, Tim Burton's puppet-maker and a guy who built an aeroplane in his garage. Well-known voices include Snow Patrol, Foy Vance, Julian Simmons, May McFettridge, Zoe Salmon, Andrew Trimble, The Dead Rabbit, Michael Deane, The Priests, Two Door Cinema Club, Oliver Jeffers, Pete Snodden, Colin Geddis, Mary Peters, Rebecca McKinney and May Blood — the millworker who became a peer in the House Of Lords. Best Of Belfast is an independent, crowdfunded show with no political or religious agenda. It's hosted by 26-year-old writer Matthew Thompson and publishes a new episode every single Monday! To see photos of all 180+ guests, sign up to our free newsletter and support the show please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/