From NHL Star to Survivor: Theo Fleury on Trauma, Truth & Taking His Life Back
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This is not just a story about hockey. It’s a story about surviving what no one sees.
NHL legend Theo Fleury opens up like never before in this unfiltered conversation about childhood sexual abuse, addiction, rage, suicidal ideation, and how trauma nearly took his life—more than once.
He talks about the silence he carried through his entire NHL career, the moment he put a gun in his mouth, and the night he finally surrendered. But this isn’t just a story of pain. It’s about purpose, truth, and radical healing.
Together we unravel:
· Why unresolved trauma—not addiction—is the real epidemic
· How anger became his armor—and the ice, his escape
· What nearly killed him… and what saved his life
· The truth about Hockey Canada, accountability, and the system that failed so many
· Why sharing your story is the key to healing—for yourself and the world
Whether you’re a trauma survivor, a parent, a coach, a player, or someone silently suffering—this episode will change you. It’s not an easy listen. But it’s a necessary one.
Listen now. This one matters.
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