Season 8 Episode 12
Today, I sit down with Dr. Larry Smith, a retired chiropractor who transformed decades of addiction into a life of endurance, resilience, and purpose. With over 36 years of practice and a remarkable athletic record of three Ironman triathlons and 17 marathons, Dr. Smith shows how physical fitness became a powerful ally in his recovery journey. We dive into his early years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his experiences as both a competitive athlete and an addict, and the turning points that helped him reclaim his health and future.
In our conversation, Dr. Smith shares how addiction began at just 11 years old following childhood trauma, and how that destructive path carried into adulthood. He opens up about his struggles with relapse, the inner “voice” he battled, and the life-changing interventions of people who refused to give up on him. Together, we explore how connection, honesty, and recovery programs helped him find lasting freedom from alcohol.
We also talk about the intersection of fitness and sobriety, how overtraining can mirror addictive patterns, and why proper pacing—both in marathons and in recovery—is essential. Dr. Smith highlights the importance of community, his work as an author with books like Jonnie and Me and Embracing the Journey of Recovery, and his upcoming fiction project that critiques the pharmaceutical industry’s influence on treatment.
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