In this exciting episode of TheWillpowerPodcast, former MLB pitcher Brandon Puffer shares his incredible journey from the heights of Major League Baseball to the depths of addiction and imprisonment, and ultimately to redemption.
Brandon opens up about:
- His MLB career including time with the San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox
- The power of second chances and redemption
- Building GPS Legends Baseball from the ground up
- Mentoring the next generation of players
- Maintaining 17 years of sobriety
- Writing his inspirational book "From the Bullpen to the State Pen"
- Finding purpose in helping others
- The importance of faith in recovery
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This episode demonstrates that no matter how far we fall, recovery and redemption are possible.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro: The Mental Game of MLB Relief Pitching
2:21 - Brandon's Early Life & Baseball Dreams
3:50 - First Signs of Addiction
9:00 - The Red Sox World Series Ring Story
15:29 - The Night Everything Changed
19:16 - Prison Sentence & Self-Reflection
26:34 - Starting Over as a Maintenance Man
33:53 - Public Speaking & Sharing His Story
34:32 - Maintaining 17 Years of Sobriety
40:27 - GPS Legends & Giving Back to Baseball
Connect with Brandon:
https://www.instagram.com/coachpuffpositive/
Website: https://coachpuffpositive.com/
Book: From the Bullpen to the State Pen (Available on Amazon)
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