Dive deep into an inspiring story of redemption and resilience with U.S. Army veteran Evan Slaughter. Once battling addiction and PTSD, Evan now thrives as a popular content creator, using humor to spread joy and wellness. In this powerful episode of The BluePrint, Dr. Erik Korem and Evan explore:
- The pivotal moment that sparked Evan's journey to sobriety and self-discovery
- How faith and exercise became cornerstones in rebuilding his life
- The role of honesty and vulnerability in overcoming addiction
- Evan's approach to creating viral content on fitness and wellness
- The unexpected blessings found in life's darkest moments
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Quotable moments:
"I stopped being the tough guy that doesn't need any help. And I opened up and I was honest and I said, yes, I need help." - Evan Slaughter
"I think laughter is one of the most powerful medicines that we can have." - Evan Slaughter
"I gained confidence in myself. I learned to love myself no matter what." - Evan Slaughter
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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