<p><strong>Overcoming Addiction and Adversity: The Kelley Gulledge Story</strong></p><p>In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with former professional baseball player Kelley Gulledge, who shares his powerful journey from battling crack cocaine addiction to achieving sobriety and overcoming multiple sclerosis. Kelley opens up about his struggles, the pivotal moments that led to his recovery, and the importance of faith, family, and perseverance. </p><p>This inspirational conversation delves into the depths of addiction, the road to redemption, and the strength needed to rebuild one’s life.</p><p>00:00 A Shocking Introduction<br>00:32 Meet Kelley Gulledge<br>01:28 Growing Up in a Baseball Family<br>02:51 College Decision and Early Career<br>04:11 The Dark Turn: Addiction Begins<br>05:01 The Struggle with Crack Cocaine<br>08:00 Hitting Rock Bottom<br>12:07 The Road to Recovery<br>15:16 Finding Sobriety and Purpose<br>17:02 A Spiritual Awakening<br>23:03 Returning to Baseball<br>24:06 Struggles with Sobriety and Morality<br>26:39 Finding Support and Love<br>28:55 Health Scare and Diagnosis<br>33:12 Adopting a New Lifestyle<br>36:36 Career Transition and Giving Back<br>41:37 Pride in Family and Faith<br>47:27 Final Reflections and Connection</p><p><strong>Connect with Kelley</strong><br>LinkedIn — <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-gulledge-22845248/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-gulledge-22845248/</a></p><p><strong>Resources</strong><br>The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, by Dr Terry Wahls — <a href="https://amzn.to/4a6sH93">https://amzn.to/4a6sH93</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:</strong><br>Join me and connect with other like-minded men in the<br>Authentic AF Community | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org/group">http://realmenfeel.org/group</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/">@realmenfeelshow</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theandygrant/">@theandygrant</a><br>Andy Grant | <a href="https://theandygrant.com/">https://theandygrant.com</a> for coaching, healing, and book info!<br>Real Men Feel | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org">http://</a><a href="http://realmenfeel.org">realmenfeel.org</a><br>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/realmenfeel">https://youtube.com/realmenfeel</a></p><p><br></p><p>#RealMenFeel ep 380</p>

Real Men Feel with Andy Grant

Andy Grant

Hitting Life's Curveballs: Beating Crack Addiction and MS

NOV 21, 202549 MIN
Real Men Feel with Andy Grant

Hitting Life's Curveballs: Beating Crack Addiction and MS

NOV 21, 202549 MIN

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<p><strong>Overcoming Addiction and Adversity: The Kelley Gulledge Story</strong></p><p>In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with former professional baseball player Kelley Gulledge, who shares his powerful journey from battling crack cocaine addiction to achieving sobriety and overcoming multiple sclerosis. Kelley opens up about his struggles, the pivotal moments that led to his recovery, and the importance of faith, family, and perseverance. </p><p>This inspirational conversation delves into the depths of addiction, the road to redemption, and the strength needed to rebuild one’s life.</p><p>00:00 A Shocking Introduction<br>00:32 Meet Kelley Gulledge<br>01:28 Growing Up in a Baseball Family<br>02:51 College Decision and Early Career<br>04:11 The Dark Turn: Addiction Begins<br>05:01 The Struggle with Crack Cocaine<br>08:00 Hitting Rock Bottom<br>12:07 The Road to Recovery<br>15:16 Finding Sobriety and Purpose<br>17:02 A Spiritual Awakening<br>23:03 Returning to Baseball<br>24:06 Struggles with Sobriety and Morality<br>26:39 Finding Support and Love<br>28:55 Health Scare and Diagnosis<br>33:12 Adopting a New Lifestyle<br>36:36 Career Transition and Giving Back<br>41:37 Pride in Family and Faith<br>47:27 Final Reflections and Connection</p><p><strong>Connect with Kelley</strong><br>LinkedIn — <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-gulledge-22845248/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-gulledge-22845248/</a></p><p><strong>Resources</strong><br>The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, by Dr Terry Wahls — <a href="https://amzn.to/4a6sH93">https://amzn.to/4a6sH93</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:</strong><br>Join me and connect with other like-minded men in the<br>Authentic AF Community | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org/group">http://realmenfeel.org/group</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/">@realmenfeelshow</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theandygrant/">@theandygrant</a><br>Andy Grant | <a href="https://theandygrant.com/">https://theandygrant.com</a> for coaching, healing, and book info!<br>Real Men Feel | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org">http://</a><a href="http://realmenfeel.org">realmenfeel.org</a><br>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/realmenfeel">https://youtube.com/realmenfeel</a></p><p><br></p><p>#RealMenFeel ep 380</p>