The Real Shawshank Redemption – an Interview with Chris Herren #297

<blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>“</strong><strong>As long as I'm granted another day sober, that's the good life.”</strong> <strong>–</strong> <strong>Chris Herren</strong></p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>Chris Herren, former NBA basketball player, author and wellness advocate, has shared his story of substance-use recovery with over 1 million people nationwide. In this episode, Brian interviews Chris about his struggle with addiction, his path to sobriety and his ongoing mission to make a positive difference in the lives of others. </p> <p><a href= "https://players.brightcove.net/775290559001/myLZhXLE9O_default/index.html?videoId=6274084057001"> Click here to watch video episode!</a></p> <p><strong>YOU WILL LEARN:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How his addictions took hold.</li> <li>How he battled back to sobriety.</li> <li>How he is helping other people.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.herrentalks.com">www.herrentalks.com</a></p> <p><a href= "https://herrenproject.org/">https://herrenproject.org/</a></p> <p>“<a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312134914">Fall River Dreams</a>,” by Bill Reynolds</p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/ESPN-Films-Unguarded-Jonathan-Hock/dp/B00641Y2ZS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CYHAG1C58ZP5RB3MDEX1">Unguarded</a>,” ESPN Films 30 For 30</p> <p>“<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1045658/">Silver Linings Playbook</a>,” movie</p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095765/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Cinema Paradiso</a>,” movie</p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061512/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Cool Hand Luke</a>,” movie</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p>“There was always another mountain to climb, you know. And by the time I got there, I was just tired.” <strong>–</strong> Chris Herren</p> <p>“I believe the word ‘rock bottom’ has killed a lot of people. I believe it's prevented a lot of families from doing the righ