The Rich Somers Report Brandon Turner's Skateboard Success and Sobriety Movement Helping Others with Recovery | E372
Jul 15, 2025
Brandon Turner, a professional skateboarder and sobriety leader, shares his inspiring journey from addiction to helping others through recovery. He reveals how skateboarding has been a lifeline and discusses the importance of mental health in high-performance sports. Brandon founded West Side Recovery to transform lives through personalized treatment. The conversation touches on how breathwork and discipline shaped his comeback, emphasizing that resourcefulness and support are vital in overcoming challenges. This powerful narrative highlights that a comeback can truly become a calling.
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Skateboarding Teaches Resilience
- Skateboarding teaches you to fail constantly, making failure easier to handle in other areas like business.
- Entrepreneurs who learn to 'fall' are less scared of failure, increasing their chances of success.
Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity
- Adopt lifestyle changes, like going vegan and eliminating alcohol and drugs, to improve your physical endurance for longevity.
- Pilates training can enhance balance and body healing, essential for extended skateboarding careers.
Pilates as Key to Health
- Try Pilates as a workout focused on breathing and integrity; it improves body balance and oxygenation.
- Get Pilates certified if passionate and consider starting a studio, as it greatly supports athletic longevity.