🎙️EP61- Pete Sousa: Deep Addiction, Ultimate Faith, Epic Comeback

Join host Gary Menkes and guest Pete Sousa, ESPN sports broadcaster and host of the "Payoff with Pete" podcast, as they dive into Pete's incredible journey to sobriety. From overcoming addiction to finding faith, self-belief, and achieving his dream of working with ESPN, Pete's story is one of resilience and transformation. 🌟 Whether you're seeking inspiration or support, this episode is filled with powerful insights and hope.
Follow Pete on his journey and connect with him on social media:
YouTube: Pete Sousa on YouTube -    • The Payoff with Pete  
Instagram: @pete_sousa -   / pete_sousa  
Spotify: Payoff with Pete - https://open.spotify.com/show/7eoXPG5...
#Sobriety #RecoveryJourney #Inspiration #OvercomingAddiction #ESPN #Faith #GaryMenkes #PeteSousa
Watch now to be inspired by Pete's remarkable path to success. 🚀✨
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🔥 SHOW NOTES: 🔥
[01:14] Gary Menkes welcomes Pete Sousa, ESPN sports broadcaster and host of Payoff with Pete, who shares his sobriety journey and their mutual connection through sponsors.
[03:08] Pete admires sports figures like John Lucas and Darryl Strawberry for overcoming addiction and aims to spread recovery stories.
[05:40] Pete and Gary discuss their diverse upbringings, love for sports, and how early alcohol use impacted Pete's life.
[10:25] Pete reflects on growing up with an alcoholic father and the complex dynamics it created.
[13:13] Pete details his high school struggles with substance abuse while maintaining his sports performance, leading to a scholarship at the University of Richmond.
[15:58] Pete shares his struggle with cardiomyopathy, denial of its connection to substance use, and the end of his football dreams.
[20:46] Pete and Gary discuss substance abuse, recovery, and the evolving nature of their social circles and personal growth.
[24:42] They talk about vulnerability in relationships and its impact on their personal and professional lives.
[28:16] Pete recounts how sobriety affected his high-profile PR jobs, leading to a low point of living with his parents.
[31:03] Pete describes his journey from toxic relationships to seeking help and achieving sobriety on November 7th, 2011.
[35:08] Pete shares his story of overcoming addiction, emphasizing the importance of help, faith, and self-belief.
[37:38] Pete reflects on hitting rock bottom, finding humility, and working at KFC after his NBA career.
[40:13] Pete discusses his recovery journey, regaining self-belief, and landing a job in sports broadcasting.
[44:39] Pete recounts overcoming dyslexia to achieve his dream of working for ESPN, attributing success to perseverance and faith.
[47:17] Gary and Pete talk about stepping out of their comfort zones.
[49:31] Pete shares how opening up about recovery changed his life and career, using his platform to help others.
[52:47] Gary and Pete express their commitment to spreading hope and positivity to those struggling with alcoholism.
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