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Brian Cuban, Author + Public Speaker on Addiction (#16)
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1983 Penn State graduate Brian Cuban's time in Happy Valley was not all that happy. Battling numerous addictions (eating disorders, alcohol, cocaine, etc.) at Penn State and throughout his life, Brian shares his very honest journey to sobriety. Today, Brian spends his time as a public speaker and author - on a mission to help others who are in similar situations.
Jump right in:
(5:22) - The importance of sharing his story of addiction
(7:06) - Trauma during Brian's childhood and at Penn State
(15:34) - The misconception that eating disorders only impact girls and women
(17:06) - The path to becoming sober
(22:24) - Handling tough days
(23:59) - High rates of suicide and addiction in the legal profession
(26:18) - Work around hate speech on social media
(29:43) - Stories of the Dallas Mavericks, owned by Brian's brother, Mark
(36:18) - Penn State experience
Learn more about Brian and purchase his book, The Addicted Lawyer, at BrianCuban.com
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