Montee Ball | From NFL Stardom & Alcoholism to Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Therapy, and Sobriety

Listen to this episode from Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories on Spotify. Former NFL running back Montee Ball shares his powerful addiction recovery story—from alcoholism and depression at the height of his football career to sobriety, fatherhood, and mental health advocacy. This is a deeply vulnerable and inspiring journey of healing, relapse prevention, and self-reflection.Find treatment for alcohol addiction near you:https://recovery.com/condition/alcohol/Connect with Montee: https://www.instagram.com/monteeball/0:00 - Intro: Welcome to Recovery Cast with Montee Ball0:30 - The Illusion of Success: Winning the Super Bowl from Jail1:00 - Montee's Journey: From NFL Star to Advocate2:15 - We Don't Heal in Isolation: The Power of Vulnerability5:40 - Life Beyond the Game: Reclaiming Identity After Football8:50 - The Continuous Path of Recovery12:20 - Overcoming Stigma: The Courage to Ask for Help15:00 - The Role of Community in Sustained Recovery18:30 - Taking Responsibility: "No, What Was Me?"22:00 - From Adversity to Advocacy: Finding New Purpose25:10 - Relapse Prevention & Maintaining Sobriety28:45 - The Ripple Effect: Impacting Families & Communities32:00 - Finding Joy: "This Is Who I Am"52:20 - Where to Find Montee & His Work as a Recovery Coach