083 - Finding Purpose Through Pain with Theo Fleury

This is such and honest, vulnerable conversation with Theo Fleury.If you're a hockey fan, you know who he is, and if you're not, well he was pretty big in the 90's in Calgary and made a huge impact with the Calgary Flames.What we didn't know back then is that the fearless Fleury had a dark secret that was haunting him... a nightmare that started when he was 14 years old.But through the long road of pain, Theo has emerged on the other side in the winning end, discovering his purpose and inspiring others to face their demons and overcome their hardships.He is now a public speaker and has done close to 1000 talks, being in service to those who have faced abuse as he has.In this interview Theo talks about:5:30 - The story of Theo's abuse6:30 - How he found hockey and how finding his unmet needs met on the ice kept him playing hockey8:15 - How substances became his coping mechanism9:25 - The point where Theo put a loaded gun into his mouth and how that was his turning point11:00 - How the events of 2020 dropped Theo into a deep depression and why15:30 - How the government is traumatizing an already traumatized society16:30 - How Theo pulled himself out of his depression, re-found his motivation and the shifting of his path20:00 - The incapacity of a traumatized population to think critically21:45 - Why it took so long for Theo to publicly tell his story26:45 - Theo's first speaking opportunity at a Canadian prison and the story he was told about his abuser and how he was finally able to detach from him34:00 - The lessons Theo has learned working in the prison system35:00 - The gift the indigenous community gave to Theo38:00 - How he gave his life over to God as a willing participant46:00 - The unresolved trauma epidemic that we call mental illness48:35 - How healing is the greatest journey you can ever go on49:30 - What Theo is up to now52:00 - The best reason to put kids into sports59:45 - Would Theo have changed anything in the past if he could?1:02:00 - Tools that have helped him heal and tools for those struggling now1:04:40 - The gift of being in service1:08:00 - The influence that Theo's sobriety has had on his friends1:21:00 - The importance of believing in a higher power to draw on more than yourself1:23:00 - The 2 prayers that Theo has said daily for the entire period of his sobriety1:26:30 - Theo's last words: Do one thing for your body, mind and spirit every day.and so much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please share and consider going to www.sovereigncollective.org/shop to check out my offerings and get a deal while supporting the podcast. I'll be adding more great offerings there over time.Join our (me and my husband) new Telegram group and channel, Inner Alchemy Dojo, as we explore the art and science of Inner Mastery and Relationship:Find it here: https://t.me/inneralchemydojoConnect with Theo:Website: https://theofleury.life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofleury14X: https://x.com/theofleury14Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofleury14/Find Theo's books here: https://theofleury.life/shop/----------------------------------------------------------Are you concerned about the future of our children?The world needs more conscious parents. Stop raising children who need to recover from their childhoods! Get your online program chock full of interviews with world renowned experts here:http://www.sovereigncollective.org/gettheguideEmail me: sascha at sovereigncollective dot org