Shawn Ryan Show #22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
Mar 31, 2022
David Nino Rodriguez, a former heavyweight boxing champion with an impressive undefeated record, shares his inspiring journey from being bullied to becoming a champion. He candidly discusses the impact of childhood trauma on his mental health, including struggles with anxiety and PTSD. Rodriguez emphasizes the importance of sobriety, reflecting on his near-fatal experiences with substance abuse. As an anti-bullying speaker and author, he now advocates for healing and resilience, encouraging others to overcome their personal battles.
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Early Boxing
- David Rodriguez was bullied as a child, even getting beaten up by a girl.
- His father, seeing this, took him to a boxing gym at just five years old.
Becoming the Bully
- Rodriguez continued to be bullied into junior high, even hiding in bathroom stalls to avoid confrontations.
- He eventually "flipped" at 16 and became the bully himself due to insecurity.
Insecurity Fueled Success
- Rodriguez's boxing career, though successful, stemmed from deep-seated insecurity from childhood bullying.
- He felt a need to prove he wasn't a coward, leading to an undefeated streak of 36 fights.
