Arsenal Captain Tony Adams: Giving Up, Surviving Recovery And Reaching 30 Years Sober
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Tony Adams discusses his journey of sobriety and the challenges he faced during his football career.
Arsenal legend and former England captain Tony Adams joins us to reflect on 30 years of sobriety, and the moment he realised that despite having everything, he didn’t know who he was. He opens up about the reality behind the legendary football career, the blackouts, the hidden struggles, and the breaking point where he no longer wanted to be alive. Tony also shares the specific, raw moment of surrender that finally led him to an unexpected encounter, offering him a sense of peace he’d never known. This is a conversation about identity beyond the pitch and the daily work of recovery, proving that one decision can change the trajectory of a life forever. This episode covers the following themes: Addiction, Identity, Sobriety, Recovery, Mental Health. Tony will run the London Marathon on 26th April for The Forward Trust, where he is the new Chair, helping people overcome addiction and offending. Read more on Tony's work with Six here: https://www.sixmha.org/staystopped ‘1996: Reflections on the Year that Changed My Life’ by Tony Adams is out now: https://amzn.eu/d/07jIgx95 Randox Health 👉 Take care of your health today and into the future. Save 20% on all health checks now with the…
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