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January 16, 2018 45 mins
Swimming, Addiction, Struggle, Recovery, Hope   Summary   On this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Karlyn Pipes. Karlyn lives in Hawaii and is a Hall of Fame swimmer, inspirational speaker and author, and a world class swim coach. She shares her journey of alcoholism and how she finally found hope and recovery through the love of her Mom and the help of mentors and coaches. You will be inspired to pursue your passion and live your best life as you hear Karlyn’s story.   You’ll discover:   Karlyn’s background in swimming and some of her accomplishments. How she began her struggle with alcohol. How addiction takes hold of your brain and makes crazy things seem sane. The moment Karlyn began to have hope again. How Karlyn’s Mom was a key part of her recovery. The power of coaches and mentors in her life. How Karlyn impacts people’s lives through her teaching. Her advice for those struggling with addiction.   Click to Tweet   You can’t run from your problems--they go with you. @karlynswim You’re only as sick as your #secrets. The secrets we keep, keep us sick. @karlynswim Without #hope you have nothing, and with just a little bit of hope you have the entire world. @karlynswim Interview Links & Other Resources   KarlynPipes.com The Do Over by Karlyn Pipes Follow Karlyn on Twitter Project Athena Foundation
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