Today I get to sit with Utah Jazz Sports commentator Alema Harrington, along with his brother, return guest Tau. Alema talks about his journey from addiction to recovery, and the secret he learned to staying recovered.
Alema has been covering the Jazz since the early 2000s and just started another year or broadcasting High School Football, where their team has won national awards for their production.
He is a licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor and an addict in long term recovery, who shares his story as part of his own recovery. He recently formed The A-Game Institute with his twin brother Tau and son Durant to help carry the message of hope and healing, as well as to promote other principles of success and self-improvement.
Together they do presentations for schools, teams and corporations and can be booked through theagameinstitute.com
04:50 – Growing-up years
07:44 – Starting in football
17:38 – Being an outsider in college
22:10 – Starting down the dark path
32:08 – Justifying the addiction
37:37 – Is there a “rock bottom”
46:18 – Heroes who have helped
51:51 – Healing by carrying the message
57:52 – Sharing the message
1:02:57 – The A-Game Institute
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