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Darren Prince ON: Imposter Syndrome, Substance Abuse & the Road to Recovery

Aug 2, 2021

Darren Prince, a prominent sports and celebrity agent and advocate for addiction recovery, shares his compelling journey through substance abuse and recovery. He opens up about his early struggles with anxiety, the insidious grip of addiction, and the profound effects on his family. With candid reflections on his battles, he emphasizes the crucial role of support and open dialogue for young people facing similar challenges. Darren also highlights the transformative power of faith, connection, and the importance of helping others heal while on the path to sobriety.

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Intro

2min

Journey Through Addiction and Identity

20min

Facing the Truth: A Journey from False Identity to Recovery

3min

Journey to Sobriety: A Personal Tale

16min

Faith, Recovery, and Transformative Connections

16min

Embracing Growth and Preventing Blind Spots

3min

Values, Happiness, and Altruism

3min

Darren Prince sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about his freeing journey from addiction. They discuss how the substance abuse started, the effects it had on him and his family, the many hurdles along the way as he tried to break free from it, and the stories of the lives he touched and helped save.

Darren Prince is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction and recovery. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons such as Magic Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Charlie Sheen, Dennis Rodman, Chevy Chase, and the late Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali to name a few. Through his new cause, he has become a sought after speaker on addiction recovery and mental health.

What We Discuss with Darren:

00:00 Intro
03:46 Growing up with a crippling anxiety
06:16 The Impostor syndrome grew deeper over the years
09:14 Realizing the addiction was getting bad
13:04 At 14, came the first taste of addiction
17:01 Youth should have access to a trusted teacher or a guidance counselor
21:52 When you are just a shell of yourself
28:08 How addiction affects the people around you
31:35 Helping others recover when you’re still battling addiction
32:35 Recovery isn't based on promotion, it's based on attraction
37:58 Addiction and substance abuse is not getting the coverage that it should
40:38 Your God-Managed Coincidences (GMC)
42:34 It can be therapeutic to look back into your past self
46:34 The story of a father who can see his kids again
49:34 Making a connection is all about the energy you put into it
53:43 A story of several 99 days relapse
58:38 Darren on Final Five
01:00:43 People can send help to Aiming High Foundation

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Episode Resources:

Darren Prince | Website
Darren Prince | Instagram
Darren Prince | LinkedIn
Darren Prince | Facebook
Prince Marketing Group
Aiming High by Darren Prince

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