The Brian Buffini Show

“As long as I'm granted another day sober, that's the good life.” – Chris Herren   Chris Herren, former NBA basketball player, author and wellness advocate, has shared his story of substance-use recovery with over 1 million people nationwide. In this episode, Brian interviews Chris about his struggle with addiction, his path to sobriety and his ongoing mission to make a positive difference in the lives of others.  Click here to watch video episode! YOU WILL LEARN: How his addictions took hold. How he battled back to sobriety. How he is helping other people.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.herrentalks.com https://herrenproject.org/ “Fall River Dreams,” by Bill Reynolds “Unguarded,” ESPN Films 30 For 30 “Silver Linings Playbook,” movie “Cinema Paradiso,” movie “Cool Hand Luke,” movie   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There was always another mountain to climb, you know. And by the time I got there, I was just tired.” – Chris Herren “I believe the word ‘rock bottom’ has killed a lot of people. I believe it's prevented a lot of families from doing the right thing and intervening much earlier.” – Chris Herren “People who put more time into this early on, the chances of staying sober longer are much greater.” – Chris Herren “When it comes to this topic, we talk about the worst day and we forget the first day.” – Chris Herren “I'm an athlete. I'm a competitor. And I believe that recovery has given me a competitive edge. I believe it's made me better in all facets of my life.”  – Chris Herren   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

“As long as I'm granted another day sober, that's the good life.” – Chris Herren

 

Chris Herren, former NBA basketball player, author and wellness advocate, has shared his story of substance-use recovery with over 1 million people nationwide. In this episode, Brian interviews Chris about his struggle with addiction, his path to sobriety and his ongoing mission to make a positive difference in the lives of others. 

Click here to watch video episode!

YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How his addictions took hold.
  • How he battled back to sobriety.
  • How he is helping other people.

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

www.herrentalks.com

https://herrenproject.org/

Fall River Dreams,” by Bill Reynolds

Unguarded,” ESPN Films 30 For 30

Silver Linings Playbook,” movie

Cinema Paradiso,” movie

Cool Hand Luke,” movie

 

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“There was always another mountain to climb, you know. And by the time I got there, I was just tired.” – Chris Herren

“I believe the word ‘rock bottom’ has killed a lot of people. I believe it's prevented a lot of families from doing the right thing and intervening much earlier.” – Chris Herren

“People who put more time into this early on, the chances of staying sober longer are much greater.” – Chris Herren

“When it comes to this topic, we talk about the worst day and we forget the first day.” – Chris Herren

“I'm an athlete. I'm a competitor. And I believe that recovery has given me a competitive edge. I believe it's made me better in all facets of my life.”  – Chris Herren

 

https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com

http://www.brianbuffini.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini

Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is The Brian Buffini Show?

Renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, dynamic speaker, and father of six, Brian Buffini brings sharp insights, practical wisdom, and his signature Irish wit to every conversation. On The Brian Buffini Show, big questions meet real-world solutions. Each episode blends perspective with action, offering principles and tools that help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward living your best life.