EP 115 | How a 2X World Champ Escaped Addiction Tom Carroll | Pinch My Salt

About this episode

Tom Carroll shares his honest comeback story from addiction and recovery after a successful surfing career.

Tom Carroll doesn’t just have 2 World Titles and 3 Pipe Masters — he’s got one of the most honest comeback stories in surfing. In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan sit down with the Aussie legend to talk about life after pro surfing, the pressure of being on top, and the dark chapter Tom has openly shared: drug addiction, recovery, and learning how to feel “love trying to get in” again. Tom breaks down how grief, trauma, and single-minded focus helped build a wor...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan

Guest: Tom Carroll

Topics covered

• surfing
• addiction
• recovery
• comeback stories
• mental health

Keywords

• Tom Carroll
• surfing
• addiction
• recovery
• comeback
• mental health
• drug addiction

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