Rex Chapman - Facing Your Demons & the Road to Recovery | Prof G Conversations

Rex Chapman, a former NBA player and current podcast host, joins Scott to discuss his memoir, “It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me,” where he details his experience with various addictions.
Timestamps:
00:00 In this episode
00:43 Why did you write “It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me?”
02:59 How did you recognize you were ready to get help?
06:19 Did your addiction to painkillers help surface another addiction?
09:03 What are those bad feelings?
12:04 What are some surprises about recovery?
14:43 What changes do you see in the world of sports?
19:50 Gambling
22:49 Should college athletes be compensated?
25:11 Do you think your struggles with addiction would be different without sports?
26:58 What advice would you give to parents?
29:32 What advice do you give to young men trying to start a career in professional sports?
32:23 What advice would you give to other dads?
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[@boblee335]

Dr. G, I am grateful for this podcast episode. Authentic, raw, and empathetic. Redemptive. I remember seeing him back when I was in college and he was playing with the Charlotte Hornets. What a genuine and good person. Thank you.

[@rollyknevels3570]

Thank you Scott..

[@palamane1]

Thank you Scott for this interview and its deeply moving and profound message. And thanks Rex for his bravery in speaking up.

[@TxRedMan]

8 years and 2 weeks sober. Horrific ankle injury at 20, was sent to PM specialist at 22. I was willing to risk dying for a chance to recover.

[@haroldcheeseburger]

This is damn good stuff.

[@billlane7786]

What a great show as humans we are so frail to all the pressures of life. Thanks Scott for opening up my eyes!

[@GiantsOnTheHorizon]

Always loved Rex.

[@thedlkr]

Thank you both!

[@brianmccullough4578]

That was great

[@Yourmission9]

Great video, and what he says is too true. I was an addict at a time when Oxy’s were a dime a dozen. I haven’t touched opiates in 20 years and I never will again. Withdrawal was the closest thing to hell I’ve ever experienced. You’re exhausted, you can’t sleep, you’re freezing, but sweating. In addition your skin crawls the entire time. Thankfully nowadays it’s not looked at as a blight on one’s self but rather people rejoice in one’s recovery which is amazing progress. To all of you fighting the good fight keep it up, there’s a better life ahead! ✌️❤️

[@sebastiao2974]

Always took Rex in NBA-Live `98(?) as starting Shooting Guard on my fantasy team. Had 93/100 rate at 3-pointers if I‘m not mistaking. Cool to hear him sharing that personal side of him.

[@mmm-cake]

Great interview.

[@BobbyfromtheStore]

61 days sober ..

[@michaelk622]

It’s all about childhood trauma…have Gabor Mate on your podcast!

[@JaredFarrer]

Soldiers in World War Two smoked cigarettes to calm down after battles.!