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The StraitJacket PodcastTony Hoffman| From BMX Prodigy to Addiction Recovery AdvocateTony Hoffman’s story is a powerful testament to resilience — from elite BMX prodigy to the depths of addiction, incarceration, and ultimately a life rebuilt with purpose. Once a top-ranked BMX athlete with sponsorships and magazine covers, Tony silently battled anxiety and depression, which led him down a path of substance use that cost him his career, freedom, and sense of self. At his lowest point, facing opioid addiction and prison, he made a life-altering decision to confront his pain head-on and choose recovery over destruction.Today, Tony Hoffman is a nationally recognized mental health and...
2026-01-2555 min
PossibleTony Marx on the Future of Libraries, AI, and TrustWhat can public libraries teach us about finding and sharing trustworthy information in the age of AI? How can—and should—AI build upon the technology that is books? This week, Reid and Aria head to the New York Public Library in Manhattan for a conversation with the storied institution’s president and CEO, Tony Marx. They explore the function of libraries in the age of AI, debate the future of work, and discuss what it looks like for civic institutions to embrace transformative technology without sacrificing core values.
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2025-07-3051 min
Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery StoriesTony Hoffman | From Opioid & Meth Addiction to Spirituality, Prison Reform, & Olympic CoachingThis addiction recovery story follows Tony Hoffman’s journey from OxyContin, heroin, and meth use—along with incarceration and homelessness—to becoming an Olympic coach and national speaker. His honesty about mental health, trauma, and redemption offers a message of hope and purpose.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Tony: https://tonyhoffmanspeaking.com/, https://www.instagram.com/tonymhoffman00:00 From Prison Cell to Olympic Dreams00:27 Introducing Tony Hoffman: BMX Pro to Recovery Advocate02:45 Tony's Early Struggles and BMX Beginnings04:17 The Pressu...
2025-07-181h 05Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery StoriesFrom Jail to the Olympics: Tony Hoffman's Redemption and Recovery StoryIn this episode of Recoverycast, we sit down with Tony Hoffman, an inspirational figure whose life story is a testament to the possibilities of redemption and recovery. Once a troubled teen who went from Wasco State Prison to becoming a pro BMX rider, Tony managed to turn his life around after battling addiction, mental health challenges, and incarceration. Today, as a motivational speaker, founder of pH Wellness, and Olympic BMX coach, Tony shares his incredible journey of how he rebuilt his life, emphasizing the importance of balance, honesty, and community support. Listen as Tony discusses the pivotal moments that...
2025-07-111h 05
The Gratitudeology™ Podcast with Jamie HessTony Hoffman: Getting Stabbed, Going to Prison, & Going to… the Olympics? How He Changed His Life Through GratitudeOn December 13th, 2008, Tony Hoffman was paroled by the California Department of Correction after serving a two-year sentence for a drug-related robbery. While incarcerated, Tony set four goals: Race BMX professionally, go to the Olympics, start a non-profit called the Freewheel Project, and become a professional mental health and substance abuse speaker.Today, he’s done it all… and so much more.Tony’s youth was riddled with the dichotomy of athletic success mixed with substance abuse. During his senior year at Clovis High School he was featured on the cover of BMXer Magazin...
2025-04-1454 min
THE M2 THE ROCK SHOW - Michael MolthanFROM PRISON TO THE OLYMPICS - TONY HOFFMANIn this episode of M2 The Rock, host Michael Molthan engages in a deep conversation with Tony Hoffman, a lawman in recovery and founder of PH Wellness. They discuss the journey of starting a treatment center, the importance of sharing personal stories, and the role of family in recovery. The conversation also delves into the significance of understanding trauma as a root cause of addiction and the transformative power of group therapy in the recovery process. In this conversation, Michael Molthan and Tony Hoffman explore the profound impact of exercise on mental health, the importance of support systems in...
2025-02-0144 min
The HopeaholicsTony Hoffman: Leaving Prison with Purpose | The Hopeaholics PodcastTony Hoffman: Leaving Prison with Purpose | The Hopeaholics PodcastTony Hoffman’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of recovery. In this inspiring episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Tony takes us through his incredible journey from addiction and incarceration to professional BMX racing, coaching, and creating a purpose-driven life.Tony opens up about his struggles with anxiety and depression growing up, which were compounded by feeling unseen in a workaholic household. Despite being a talented athlete, he battled social pressures and turned to substance use for relief. What started wi...
2025-01-281h 23
The Define Success Podcast with Matt LupiEP201: How Tony Hoffman Went from Jail to Coaching the OlympicsTony Hoffman is a premier speaker in the wellness industry and the founder of pH Wellness. He uses his experience of battling addiction and spending time in prison to inspire others to figure out who they are, what they need and what they want. This is a conversation filled with inspiration, resilience and faith. Follow Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonymhoffman/ Check out Tony's viral TEDX speech: Tony Hoffman: The Stigma of Addiction | TED Talk Tony's story begins as a talented BMX athlete in high school. He quickly climbed the ranks...
2024-12-181h 06
Revealing VoicesEpisode 71 – Radical Acceptance with Kimberly HoffmanKimberly Hoffman was diagnosed with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome over 30 years ago and then with fibromyalgia 12 years ago. She works full time at Cummins Inc. in the New and Recon Parts Department as an Inside Sales Administrator and with the Disability Inclusion employee resource group. She is a writer and editor for the Disability Inclusion newsletter, advocating, educating and allying with others on the subject of disability inclusion.
Kimberly is also a children’s author of nine books with topics such as overcoming obstacles, dealing with big emotions, self-worth and diversity. She is a spinner of amazing tal...
2024-11-0947 min
Revealing VoicesEpisode 71 – Radical Acceptance with Kimberly HoffmanKimberly Hoffman was diagnosed with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome over 30 years ago and then with fibromyalgia 12 years ago. She works full time at Cummins Inc. in the New and Recon Parts Department as an Inside Sales Administrator and with the Disability Inclusion employee resource group. She is a writer and editor for the Disability Inclusion newsletter, advocating, educating and allying with others on the subject of disability inclusion.
Kimberly is also a children’s author of nine books with topics such as overcoming obstacles, dealing with big emotions, self-worth and diversity. She is a spinner of amazing tal...
2024-11-0947 min
The Playbook with Colin JonovFrom Prison to Olympics - The Mindset That Transforms Lives - Tony HoffmanSend us a textEmbark on an extraordinary journey with Tony Hoffman, a former BMX prodigy who spiraled into addiction, faced the depths of prison, and emerged as an Olympic coach and sought-after mental health speaker. Tony’s story is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, discipline, and a profound shift in mindset. We'll uncover how prison became the pivotal moment that saved his life, leading him from the abyss of substance abuse to the pinnacle of coaching elite athletes. In this episode, Tony and I dissect the neurological grip of addiction and the...
2024-09-181h 08
Made For Moore with Holly J. MooreTony Hoffman: From Prison to the OlympicsNew episodes every Wednesday!
In this episode with Mental Health, Addiction & Recovery Expert Tony Hoffman we discuss:
✅ Tony's path from prison to the Olympics
✅ why he makes his bed every day
✅ Tony's 17 years of sobriety and recovery
✅ how to recognize addiction
✅ the brain's role in addiction
✅ Tony's treatment center pH Wellness
Connect with Tony at https://www.instagram.com/tonymhoffman and
and https://www.phwellness.com/
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2024-08-2154 min
The REimagined PodcastThe REimagined Podcast S1E13: Tony HoffmanDuring his senior year at Clovis High School, Tony Hoffman graced the cover of BMXer Magazine and secured sponsorships from Fox Racing, Spy Sunglasses, and Airwalk Shoes. It appeared that Tony was on a path to stardom. However, beneath the surface, he battled crippling anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. His substance use began in his senior year, leading to a rapid decline in his mental health and eventual opioid addiction. Misuse of Oxycontin and other drugs plunged him into a life marked by addiction, crime, homelessness, and incarceration.Since being paroled from prison, Tony has worked tirelessly...
2024-07-061h 42
Chats & TattsDrugs, Prison, and the Olympics ft. Tony HoffmanHost Aaron Della Vedova had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Tony Hoffman, a man whose life story is nothing short of remarkable. Tony's journey from a high school athletic star to a prison inmate, and then to a professional BMX coach and motivational speaker, is a testament to the power of redemption and personal transformation. This episode begins by discussing the internal and external conflicts that many people face, particularly when trying to align their personal mission, vision, and values with societal expectations. Tony shared his own struggles with these conflicts, especially the pressure to...
2024-06-191h 41
Hope 2 HustleTony Hoffman | From Addiction & Prison To The Olympics & Mental Health AdvocateWelcome to the @Hope2Hustle podcast! I'm your host Cheree Ashley and I converse with others to share stories of Uncut Gems. In this episode, I sit down with the courageous and ambitious Tony Hoffman.
On December 13th, 2008, Tony Hoffman was paroled by the California Department of Corrections after serving a two-year sentence for a drug-related robbery. While incarcerated, Tony set four goals: Race BMX professionally, go to the Olympics, start a non-profit called the Freewheel Project, and become a professional mental health and substance abuse speaker.
Since paroling prison, Tony has tirelessly worked towards achieving his goals and the drea...
2024-05-081h 15
No More Dead Friends PodcastEpisode 5: Tony Hoffman - From Prison to the OlympicsJoin your host James Evans and special guest Tony Hoffman for another great episode of the No More Dead Friends Podcast. Tony is well known for his story of going from prison to the Olympics. In high school Tony was a successful BMX racer with a promising career ahead of him. After experimenting with drugs and alcohol Tony quickly lost everything and became homeless and stuck in his addiction. After finally being arrested and getting sentenced to 4 years in prison, Tony had a spiritual experience that lead him on to his journey of recovery and a comeback to the...
2024-04-051h 21
RCVR StoriesEP 32 - 🌟Tony Hoffman: Tapping Into The Source To Find His PurposeJoin us on an inspiring journey as Tony Hoffman, a remarkable figure who has triumphed over personal struggles and addiction, shares his story of transformation and finding purpose in life. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Tony opens up about his journey from discontent and addiction to a profound shift in perspective that led him to discover the power of giving instead of consuming.Tony's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Through spirituality, self-improvement, and accountability, he found the strength to overcome his demons and embark on a path of self-discovery...
2024-02-151h 13
Pink Pill with Jamie LynnTurning Pain into Purpose with Tony HoffmanIn this powerful episode of The Pink Pill, your host, Jamie Lynn, sits down with an inspiring guest, Tony Hoffman, for a heartfelt conversation about addiction, recovery, faith, and transformation. Tony, a former high school classmate of Jamie, takes us on his personal journey from the depths of addiction to the incredible heights of his current mission as a global speaker and advocate.
Tony candidly shares the harrowing story of his battle with drug addiction and the turning points that led him to seek recovery. Listeners will hear about the challenges he faced, the...
2024-02-0159 min
"World of DaaS"Tony Thomas, Fmr. 4-Star General: Navigating ThreatsTony is a retired 4-star US Army General and was the commander of the US Special Operations Command from 2016 to 2019. During his 35-year military career, he played a key role in numerous high-profile operations, including the mission that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. He’s currently a partner at Lux Capital.Auren and Tony discuss what we’ve learned from the war in Ukraine and which countries are the strategic winners and losers of the conflict. Tony has a clear, nuanced view of Russia’s strengths and weaknesses and explains how the U.S. sho...
2023-03-0748 min
Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety StoriesTony Hoffman shares his story of addiction and how he went from prison to the Olympics.Tony hated who he was and found some temporary relief in substances. Tony knew he was headed in the wrong direction and something inside of him made him very aware of this. Once he discovered oxycontin he was hooked and would find himself in prison While in prison he set out to accomplish 4 things. He has been sober for 15 years and this is Tonys Hoffman's story from Prison to the Olympics on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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2023-01-1053 minSober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety StoriesTony Hoffman shares his story of addiction and how he went from prison to the Olympics.Tony hated who he was and found some temporary relief in substances. Tony knew he was headed in the wrong direction and something inside of him made him very aware of this. Once he discovered oxycontin he was hooked and would find himself in prison While in prison he set out to accomplish 4 things. He has been sober for 15 years and this is Tonys Hoffman's story from Prison to the Olympics on the Sober Motivation podcast.
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2023-01-1053 min
Zach’s Life: A Story of Love, Addiction, Loss, Grief & RecoveryTony Hoffman shares about his recovery journey.Tony Hoffman, BMX stand out, Olympic coach, Ted Talk presenter, Recovery Center owner and our guest. Tony travels 250 days a year speaking to students and other groups "sharing his experiences with: mental health, substance use, addiction & recovery."
2022-12-271h 06
Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In NeedTony Hoffman | Fentanyl & National Mental Health Crisis Post Lockdown & Harm Reduction, Part 2For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit
Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tony Hoffman. In part 2-part of our conversation with Tony, we discuss how Tony is upset by the irresponsible ways that the mental health and drug crisis are being handled. As well as how important vulnerability is for everyone, especially men who desire to create true connections with others. Also, we talked about the moral respo...
2022-10-3158 min
Don’t Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In NeedTony Hoffman | Youth Mental Health Issues Leading To Rise In Substance Abuse & Solutions Part 1For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit
Parents & Addicts in Need’s Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tony Hoffman. In part 1 of our 2-part conversation with Tony, we discuss how Tony is greatly concerned for the mental health of our youth in this country following the Covid lockdowns. Tony speaks at high schools and directly sees the state of struggle that so many young individuals are going through. Experiencing different levels of tra...
2022-10-2452 min
Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast#27: Tony Hoffman - From Prison to the OlympicsTony Hoffman is one of the most sought-after substance abuse speakers in the country, traveling over 200 days per year touching lives with his transformational journey "from prison to the Olympics".By the time he was in high school, Tony had been a top-ranked BMX amateur with multiple endorsements, but after getting into alcohol, marijuana and prescription painkillers like Vicodin and Oxycotin, his life took a a devastating turn. He found himself in the depths of addiction, living homeless on the street, and ultimately serving time in prison for armed robbery. After paroling prison in 2008, Tony transformed his...
2022-08-221h 06
StarShipSofaStarShipSofa No 692 Cara HoffmanMain Fiction: "The Apiarist" by Cara HoffmanCara Hoffman is the author of three New York Times Editors' Choice Novels and a founding editor of The Anarchist Review of Books. Her latest book, Ruin, is published by PM Press. She lives in Athens, Greece.This story originally appeared in Ruin (PM Press, 2022).Narrated by: Mary MurphyMary is a New York based actor/voice-over artist. She loves the world of audio drama and is delighted to be back on board the StarShipSofa. She has performed in theatre, film, TV, animation, radio...
2022-08-101h 16
AAA SKY18. Tony Hoffman and Citizen ScienceIn this episode Kat interviews Tony Hoffman, AAA Member and Citizen Scientist. Tony recounts his adventures photographing eclipses from airplanes in Africa, in northern Norway and wherever else the path of the sun and moon has taken him. He also gives tips on finding comets and even exoplanets. Kat and Stan discuss citizen science more generally and we have a new Listeners Challenge.
Links
PlanetHunters.org - Planet Hunters TESSTravelQuest InternationalTony Hoffman on Flickraavsoanecdata
AAASky Listener Challenge
Every 10 years, NASA engages a committee of scientists who develop a list of programs called the de...
2022-05-0236 min
AAA SKY18. Tony Hoffman and Citizen ScienceIn this episode Kat interviews Tony Hoffman, AAA Member and Citizen Scientist. Tony recounts his adventures photographing eclipses from airplanes in Africa, in northern Norway and wherever else the path of the sun and moon has taken him. He also gives tips on finding comets and even exoplanets. Kat and Stan discuss citizen science more generally and we have a new Listeners Challenge.
Links
PlanetHunters.org - Planet Hunters TESSTravelQuest InternationalTony Hoffman on Flickraavsoanecdata
AAASky Listener Challenge
Every 10 years, NASA engages a committee of scientists who develop a list of programs called the de...
2022-05-0236 minAAA SKY18. Tony Hoffman and Citizen ScienceIn this episode Kat interviews Tony Hoffman, AAA Member and Citizen Scientist. Tony recounts his adventures photographing eclipses from airplanes in Africa, in northern Norway and wherever else the path of the sun and moon has taken him. He also gives tips on finding comets and even exoplanets. Kat and Stan discuss citizen science more generally and we have a new Listeners Challenge.
Links
PlanetHunters.org - Planet Hunters TESSTravelQuest InternationalTony Hoffman on Flickraavsoanecdata
AAASky Listener Challenge
Every 10 years, NASA engages a committee of scientists who develop a list of programs called the de...
2022-05-0236 min
Classic Ghost StoriesThe Sandman by E T A HoffmanErnst Theodor Amadeus HoffmanE T A Hoffman, as he is known, was born in 1776 in Konigsberg, East Prussia, Germany and died in Berlin, Germany of syphilis, which was extremely prevalent. He was only 46. He was a romantic author of fantasy and Gothic horror as well as being a composer, music critic and artist. He wrote the Nutcracker and the Mouse King which was the basis of Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker and Offenbach’s opera The Tales of Hoffman is based on E T A Hoffman’s works.His parents separated when he was 12. He remained with his mother and aunts...
2022-04-221h 42
The Virtual Campfire with Tony MartignettiRadical Innovation, Breaking The Routine And Accelerating Success With Steve HoffmanSome exceptional people take different paths on their journey. For them, breaking the routine is part of the spice of their lives. Tony Martignetti teams up with visionary and Founders Space CEO Steve Hoffman as they discuss how to incubate and speed up your dream. Steve shares his experiences as a reader, head of development for a Hollywood TV producer, game designer and entrepreneur to inspire us. Aim high with insights from Steve and Tony as you chase your own path to success.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach...
2022-04-1146 min
Classic Ghost Stories PodcastThe Sandman by E T A HoffmanErnst Theodor Amadeus HoffmanE T A Hoffman, as he is known, was born in 1776 in Konigsberg, East Prussia, Germany and died in Berlin, Germany of syphilis, which was extremely prevalent. He was only 46.He was a romantic author of fantasy and Gothic horror as well as being a composer, music critic and artist. He wrote the Nutcracker and the Mouse King which was the basis of Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker and Offenbach’s opera The Tales of Hoffman is based on E T A Hoffman’s works.His parents separated when he was...
2022-04-081h 42
Consciousness Is All There IsDo Our Senses Show Reality?! With Dr. Donald HoffmanIn this episode, Dr. Nader sits down with Professor Donald Hoffman, to discuss the long-held belief that evolution shapes our sensory systems to keep us alive. It has been assumed that our senses were shaped to show us truths about our environment that were necessary for our survival. But the question arose, can we truly perceive the truth through our sensory systems?Professor Donald Hoffman, is a Professor of Cognitive Science at the University of California, Irvine, and author of "Visual Intelligence: How We Create What We See". He also co authored "Observer Mechanics: A Formal Theory of...
2022-03-281h 02
Consciousness Is All There IsDo Our Senses Show Reality?! With Dr. Donald HoffmanIn this episode, Dr. Nader sits down with Professor Donald Hoffman, to discuss the long-held belief that evolution shapes our sensory systems to keep us alive. It has been assumed that our senses were shaped to show us truths about our environment that were necessary for our survival. But the question arose, can we truly perceive the truth through our sensory systems?
Professor Donald Hoffman, is a Professor of Cognitive Science at the University of California, Irvine, and author of "Visual Intelligence: How We Create What We See". He also co authored "Observer Mechanics: A Formal Theory of Perception". Dr...
2022-03-281h 02
Consciousness Is All There IsDo Our Senses Show Reality?! With Dr. Donald HoffmanIn this episode, Dr. Nader sits down with Professor Donald Hoffman, to discuss the long-held belief that evolution shapes our sensory systems to keep us alive. It has been assumed that our senses were shaped to show us truths about our environment that were necessary for our survival. But the question arose, can we truly perceive the truth through our sensory systems?Professor Donald Hoffman, is a Professor of Cognitive Science at the University of California, Irvine, and author of "Visual Intelligence: How We Create What We See". He also co authored "Observer Mechanics: A Formal Theory...
2022-03-281h 02
The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!Surviving A Startup with Steven Hoffman & Tony DUrsoSteve Hoffman (Captain Hoff) is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world's leading startup accelerators, with over 50 partners in 22 countries. Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines. Hoffman is also a venture investor, founder of three venture-backed and two bootstrapped startups, and author of several award-winning books. These include "Make Elephants Fly" (published by Hachette), "Surviving a Startup" (published by HarperCollins), and "The Five Forces" (published by BenBella). Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com...
2022-02-2558 min
Addict II Athlete PodcastFrom Prison To Rio Olympics with Tony HoffmanThis week Coach Blu speaks to Tony Hoffman a top-ranked BMX amateur with multiple endorsements to a man in trouble when in 2004 Tony committed a home invasion armed robbery and was ultimately sent to prison for two years. Violating his probation and in the depths of addiction, he made a choice and a promise to himself that ultimately saved his life. After paroling from prison Tony started living out his dream, with his addiction behind him. Tony is a Former BMX Elite Pro and placed 2nd at the 2016 World Championships in Medellin Colombia in the Masters Pro class. Tony...
2021-10-1158 min
Addict II Athlete PodcastFrom Prison To Rio Olympics With Tony HoffmanThis week Coach Blu speaks to Tony Hoffman a top-ranked BMX amateur with multiple endorsements to a man in trouble when in 2004 Tony committed a home invasion armed robbery and was ultimately sent to prison for two years. Violating his probation and in the depths of addiction, he made a choice and a promise to himself that ultimately saved his life. After paroling from prison Tony started living out his dream, with his addiction behind him. Tony is a Former BMX Elite Pro and placed 2nd at the 2016 World Championships in Medellin Colombia in the Masters Pro class. Tony...
2021-10-1158 min
Comeback StoriesTony Hoffman’s Comeback Story - One Choice That Can Change EverythingAfter overcoming drug addiction that led to homelessness and prison, Tony Hoffman went on to acquire many great accolades. His goal is to motivate his audience through the methods he personally used to overcome his struggles into the one choice that can change the rest of their life for the better. Learn about the quote that Tony discovered in prison that unlocked the mental shackles he had placed on himself, and about Tony’s journey out of addiction and despair into a life of service and gratitude. Tony grew up in a typical middle class family where his pa...
2021-10-0744 min
Resilient and RealGetting Real with Tony HoffmanTony Hoffman, former BMX Elite Pro, motivational speaker and Recovery Happens keynote speaker, speaks with DBH Director Dr. Veronica Kelley! Tony gives a sneak peek into his journey of recovery and provides some helpful tips for listeners. Hear Tony's full story and RSVP for the virtual Recovery Happens event on Sept. 18: bit.ly/RecoveryHappens21For more information about behavioral health services in San Bernardino County, visit SBCounty.gov/dbh. For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.
2021-09-0123 min
Recovery SurveyTony Hoffman: From Prison To The OlympicsFrom Prison To Rio Olympics
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After paroling prison on December 13, 2008, Tony Hoffman started living out his dream, with his addiction behind him. Tony is a Former BMX Elite Pro and placed 2nd at the 2016 World Championships in Medellin Colombia in the Masters Pro class. Tony coached Women’s Elite Pro, Brooke Crain, to a 4th place finish at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil. His story is full of redemption as he has seen some of the highest highs, and the lowest lows. Tony has presented on the prestigious TEDx stage and his Goalcast video th...
2021-08-0424 min
The Real Stories Behind SuccessHow To Set Yourself Up For Success Every Day With These Simple Tools - Paul HoffmanPaul Hoffman founded the Success Creation Institute which provides programs, tools, and music to help you shift your consciousness, your soul, to follow your passion. His purpose is to educate, inspire and empower people to take action and participate in their chosen vision and dreams. Paul’s definition of success is a balanced combination of spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being. You can find Paul Hoffman on his site, https://successcreationinstitute.com/. Connect with Tony at www.tonygrebmeier.com and find the journal at https://www.befulfilledjournal.com/. Hosted on...
2021-03-2834 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth_EP59-How To Focus On The WorkDesire to do the work is not easy for most. I slight perspective shift can change how you see doing the work. In this episode Tony gives the secret to focusing on the work.
2021-03-1611 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP58-Not Doing Anything Is A ChoiceAfter a while doing nothing becomes a choice you are making! Tony motivates you to understand that by doing nothing you are actually doing something. We NEED to overcome that!
2021-03-0812 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP55-How To Be Sober-Successful-PT6-StructureStructure. Know when you're going and at what time every day. There is no room for error when you have a structured plan in place. Tony dives into the importance of structure in Ep 55 of the Truth
2021-02-1617 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP54-How To Be Sober-Successful-PT5-DisciplineDiscipline is an art many overlooked by many. Tony explains two important aspects of discipline in this episode.
2021-02-0821 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP53-How To Be Sober-Successful-PT4-GivingGiving much like willingness is one of the most important pillars of being sober/successful. Tony dives into the act of giving and what it can do you for on your journey of sobriety/success.
2021-02-0118 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP52-How To Be Sober-Successful-PT3-WillingnessWillingness. The ability to be sober or successful is hinged on our perspective surrounding willingness. Tony gives his thoughts surrounding the 2nd pillar of sobriety/success, willingness in episode 52 of the Truth
2021-01-2523 min
From The Depths of Darkness to The Light of SuccessEpisode 34 from Prison to Olympics with Tony Hoffman!In this episode I sit down and have an amazing and informative chat with BMX Legend Tony Hoffman!
He explains how he goes from prison to coaching the USA BMX Team at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. Like myself Tony has overcome many obstacles in life to get to where he is today! He now travels the country doing speaking engagements all over the place! He has his heart set on opening up a world class treatment centre for the youth!
He now resides in Dallas, Texas! He tells us all about his trials and tribulations in...
2020-12-2840 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP51-How To Be Sober-Successful-PT2-HonestyHonesty. It's the first pillar of Tony Hoffman's sobriety system. It's the hardest pillar to build for people in the world. Tony breaks down honesty for us to understand it's importance in sobriety and success.
2020-11-1533 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP50-How To Be Sober-Successful-PT1-Faith & SpiritualityFaith & Spirituality are a core component of Tony Hoffman's recovery and success model. In this episode Tony breaks down the foundational level and tells you how you can begin building your foundation to a new life now.
2020-11-0527 min
The Funky Brain Business PodcastFormer BMX Elite Pro and Recovering Addict | Tony Hoffman | Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis BerryTony Hoffman is a Former BMX Elite Pro. He began his BMX career in high school. Tony was a top-ranked amateur with multiple endorsements. A native of Clovis High School, he began drinking alcohol, using marijuana, and using prescription drugs. He became addicted at such a young age, eventually losing everything. In 2004, he was arrested for home invasion armed robbery.
He began rebuilding himself while he was in prison.
With his addiction days being over, he started achieving his dreams. He placed 2nd at the BMX 2016 World Championship. He also coached Brooke Crain, Women’s Eli...
2020-10-3153 min
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP37-Making It Happen With MitchMitch has come into to the studio to share his experience strength and hope with Tony and KP.
2020-10-261h 53
Coffee ChatterShow #74: Tony HoffmanThis week, we had the pleasure of having Tony Hoffman come on and chat with us! Tony is a former BMX racer and Olympic BMX coach now speaking publicly around the world, inspiring others with his story, and educating people through the lessons he's learned and the hardships he's gone through. We chatted with Tony about how he got into public speaking, his outlook on coaching/training, and he also shared many incredible lessons he's learned through the years.
The way Tony shares his story and inspires others is truly amazing, we hope you all enjoy this episode! #chatter
2020-10-072h 27
The Freedom First PodcastTony Hoffman: Prison to the Olympics, Drug Addiction, BMX Racing, HomelessnessEpisode 4: “From Prison To The Olympics” with Tony Hoffman. Tony Hoffman is our guest on EP 4 of The Freedom First Podcast. This Special Episode is dedicated to National Suicide Prevention Month.•Tony Hoffman’s viral story of his triumphant journey through sports stardom, mental health struggles, substance use disorder, homelessness & his quest to coaching in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. It’s a story that pierces the hearts and minds of it’s listeners, It simply CHANGES LIVES. Tony has been sober since May 17th, 2007. His BMX career started in high school, as he was a top-rank...
2020-09-291h 59
Find Your Grind PodcastMentor Sessions: Tony HoffmanTony Hoffman was born as an athletic prodigy. At 14 years old, he held sponsorships and awards as a top-ranked BMX amateur. By the end of his senior year, Tony began to experience drug addiction and substance abuse. He was homeless by 2006 and sent to prison in 2007 for committing an armed robbery. But through these hardships, Tony realized it was time to turn his life around and utilize the gifts that he was given. That same year, he dedicated himself to staying sober and has been ever since. Through discipline and mentorship, he manifested his goals in being part of...
2020-09-1542 min
One Choicehe_Truth-EP49-Honest Report CardAbsolute honesty with ourselves might be one of the hardest things to master in life. It requires us to get deep and look into the mirror and truly evaluate what we are looking at. In this episode Tony talks about the report card we should be giving ourselves throughout the year to push us into the place we all deserve to be at. Happiness, content, thriving, successful, sober etc.
2020-09-1424 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP-47-Don't Let Commitments Kill YouOver extending yourself on commitments can leave you flat and performing well below your potential. Tony talks about the art of knowing when to pick up the pace and when to slow it down in episode 47
2020-08-1018 min
The Teenage ImpactEp #101: From Prison to Olympics - Tony HoffmanAfter paroling prison on December 13, 2008, Tony Hoffman started living out his dream, with his addiction behind him. Tony is a Former BMX Elite Pro and placed 2nd at the 2016 World Championships in Medellin Colombia in the Masters Pro class. Tony coached Women’s Elite Pro, Brooke Crain, to a 4th place finish at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil. His story is full of redemption as he has seen some of the highest highs, and the lowest lows. Tony has presented on the prestigious TEDx stage and his Goalcast video that went viral in February of 2020 has been viewed more th...
2020-08-0859 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP46-Black Lives MatterBlack Lives Matter and racial equality is sweeping across the united states. There is so much taking place in between a very important message many of us are failing to view the events correctly. Tony breaks down the situation without the stuff in the middle.
2020-06-1631 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP44-Good Better BestNo one starts out great, we all suck at first. What you tell yourself is a result of life experiences you've had at some point and Tony breaks down how these experiences may be holding you back from reaching your potential
2020-05-0816 min
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP36-RIP FD Gone Too SoonTodays' episode is one that comes with bad news. Tony & KP have another person they know die from opioid overdose. This episode also has information for parents
2020-04-231h 18
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP43-The Third Dimension Of GratitudeWe hear about gratitude and we hear about it often but we don't hear about gratitude broken down into 3 dimensions that help us understand how gratitude can truly propel us forward into something great despite adversity. Today that is no longer the case as Tony speaks about the 3 dimensions of Gratitude
2020-04-1527 min
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP35-As A Friend What Would You DoKP dives into an event he encountered with a very close friend. The way he handled it cost him a friendship but Tony and KP believe strongly he acted in the right way! We want to know, what would you have done?
2020-04-101h 23One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP41-Just Be BetterWe all make mistakes! What do you do with those mistakes? What do you tell yourself? Tony talks about a mistake he recently made and how he has chosen to deal with it.
2020-03-1935 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP38-Why You're Not Good Enough For The JobImposter syndrome is real and everyone goes through it at some point on their quest of growth. Only those who continue forward and choose growth as the only option will get to see this occurrence fade with time. Find out in this episode what Tony still deals with that you probably deal with too
2020-01-1119 min
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-Ep-29-Thelma & Louise Pt1Thelma & Louise make a high anticipated feature on the TWS series. They are childhood friends of Tony & KP. We expected this episode to go heavy into stories but the direction it took was something we all felt was needed for our listeners.
2020-01-021h 10
One ChoiceThe_Truth_EP-37-Here Is What You're Entitled To...NOTHINGThe entitlement thinking is a cancerous thinking that is causing problems with many people in modern society. It ultimately leads to the victim mentality. In this episode Tony talks about what you deserve and what you are owed.
2019-12-2419 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth_EP36-We R Who We RAt one point early in our life we started making decisions that walked us away from who we really are as an individual. These things we walk away from are what make us happy, feel content and fulfilled. In this episode Tony talks about why we do this and why we should return to ourselves.
2019-12-0427 min
One Choicehe_Truth-EP35-Coach Ford Files-PT2-Take It If They Give It To YouOpportunities come to us daily, yet we don't take them. Why? In this episode Tony recalls a memory at basketball practice with coach Ford that empowered him to take opportunities as they came without hesitation.
2019-11-2019 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth_EP-34-Coach Ford Files-PT1- The Two Qualities That Will Make You SuccessfulCoach Ford, Tony's elementary basketball coach left a positive mark on his life. The first homework assignment he gave Tony was to learn how to spell these two words and the definitions for them. He told Tony that if he wanted to be successful he needed to have these two things. Listen to find out what those 2 words are.
2019-10-3034 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth_EP33-Forgiveness-Part2-Of OurselvesForgiving others might come easy to you but what about forgiving yourself? In this episode Tony talks about some mistakes he's made and his struggle to forgive himself and how's he's worked through those times to reach clarity within himself.
2019-10-0825 minOne ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP24-New Man Ft. Big NickAn old friend of Tony and Nicks made it into the studio to share his personal story and struggles with addiction.
2019-09-191h 59
One ChoiceThe_Truth_EP32-Forgiveness-Part-1-Of OthersMost of don't realize that forgiving others of their wrongdoing to us has a direct correlation to the outcomes we manifest in our life and the internal condition we live daily. In this 2 part series Tony talks about the importance of forgiveness
2019-09-1230 min
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP-31-Attitude-The Invisible DriverYour attitude is effecting everything you do in your daily life. Are you born with a negative or positive attitude? The answer is no. Find out in this episode how Tony changed his attitude from negative and built the attitude of positivity that he now carries with him daily.
2019-08-2125 min
20AT20Tony Hoffman (Olympic Coach and Substance Abuse Speaker)Tony Hoffman, former professional BMX racer, 2016 Rio Olympic Games coach and person in long term-recovery gives advice to his 20 year old self. After serving time in Prison Tony (host of the One Choice podcast) has completely turned his life around. Enjoy as Tony takes us back to a time before he was sober and gives advice to his 20 year old self.
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2019-08-2000 minOne ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP21-Obedience To The CallThis episode is a follow-up to Tony's spiritual experience that changed his life. This episode covers how Tony followed the voice leading him out of the tunnel he dug himself into.
2019-07-241h 21
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP-20-The Spiritual Experience That Changed Hoffman's LifeIn this episode Hoffman & KP talk about the spiritual experience that changed Hoffman's life and put him on the path that he is in.
2019-07-031h 11
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP19-Restraining OrderKP wants to know how Hoffman deals with all the continual haters in his path and line of work he is doing. Tony details many events even one that resulted in a court room filled with false allegations concerning his behavior in a relationship
2019-06-201h 09
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories_EP18- The Key To The WestsideKP and Tony discuss how some connections in the west side were tipped Tony was working with the cops as an informant but this wasn't true. In this episode they talk about how he gained his trust to the west side.
2019-06-061h 14
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP17-The Snowball EffectTony and KP talk about how things started out harmless but the snowball effect took over and eventually things got more serious.
2019-05-1559 minOne ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP16-Mike Tyson's Punch OutThis episode gets into some of the more entertaining parts of Tony's time in prison. Fights, making wine and getting the nickname "Lil Mack" & Lion Heart
2019-05-011h 40
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP23-The Way of AllahWhat's holding you back from reaching your goals, sobriety or breaking into new levels is simple. It's the execution of what's simple that is what we struggle with on a daily basis. Find out in this episode how we can learn from the Muslim man Tony witnessed in an airport parking lot and apply it in our lives to move us forward.
2019-03-2020 min
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories_EP14-Till The Wheels Fall OffThe crew going over various parts in Tony's story that involve various events like getting pistol whipped and robbed in his hotel room
2019-03-131h 18
One ChoiceThe_Truth-EP22-Order of OperationsThere is an order of operations we must all abide in to achieve anything sustainable in life. In this episode Tony talks about the order we need to go through to have sustainable levels of achievement in all areas of our life.
2019-03-0620 min
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP13-STIGMAThe old school way of thinking when it comes to addiction lack compassion and empathy. It's build on the idea that addicts lack willpower and completely overlooks the source of what lead the addict into using in the first place. Tony and KP discuss different events that speak on stigmas and how we can see them differently
2019-02-211h 09
The Table Podcast With Nick Hand#2 - Tony HoffmanTony Hoffman is a former addict who in prison set goals for himself, later accomplishing them all. He became a pro BMXer, rising to the olympics and now travels the country sharing his message, and runs a non profit helping people overcome in life. We talk addiction, struggle, recovery, success and everything in between.
2019-02-162h 01
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP12-Doing TimeIn this episode KP and Jewsepi ask Tony about stuff going on in prison
2019-02-061h 13
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP11-Introduction to Dr. JewsepiTony and KP bring along side Drew, childhood friend into the TWS show.
2019-01-241h 10
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP8-Russian RouletteTony & KP are back with their stories. This time an apartment they both hung out at is featured and they talk about the time Tony shot a hole through the apartment floor.
2018-11-211h 12
One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories-EP6-We Only Want FireEarly in the days of Tony Hoffman selling drugs. Another big name drug dealer tried to force Tony to push his products. In this episode Tony and Keith talk about the consequences that came with Tony's refusal to touch anything less that the best.
2018-10-111h 13One ChoiceTrading_War_Stories_EP5-The Apartment Part 2Continuing on from the Apartment episode, Tony and KP talk about some of the heaviest stories Tony has experience. This includes an incident with a person who stole from Tony and the time he was stabbed in a drug deal gone bad.
2018-09-191h 11
The Daily Question: An Entrepreneurs Guide to GreatnessDailyQ #34: Do I need to adapt my sales approach for every market? -- The DailyQ with Troy HoffmanDo I need to adapt my sales approach for every new market I go after? Troy Hoffman insists you must believe in your product and understand your customer first. Then you can set a frame that will transform the way you position your products.
Become masterful at speaking into the language of their hearing.
Tony Robbins, Matt Browning and other coaches talk about the power of NLP: Neuro Linguistic Programming. Speaking into someones listening will take your sales to the next level. You have to do mirroring, matching, and get clear on what your customers...
2018-09-1304 min