Ep. 511 | Laughter as Medicine: Evan Slaughter’s Journey from Addiction to Impact | Social Media | Pickleball | Fitness & More
Dive deep into an inspiring story of redemption and resilience with U.S. Army veteran Evan Slaughter. Once battling addiction and PTSD, Evan now thrives as a popular content creator, using humor to spread joy and wellness. In this powerful episode of The BluePrint, Dr. Erik Korem and Evan explore:
The pivotal moment that sparked Evan's journey to sobriety and self-discovery
How faith and exercise became cornerstones in rebuilding his life
The role of honesty and vulnerability in overcoming addiction
Evan's approach to creating viral content on fitness and wellness
The unexpected blessings found in life's darkest moments
ABOUT Evan Slaughter
Evan Slaughter (38 years old) is from Birmingham, Alabama. Evan joined the Army as an infantryman in 2010 and deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 where he was awarded a Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. In 2022 he decided to pursue his passion for comedy and began making comedy videos on Tik Tok and Instagram where he quickly found success. Evan is a popular content creator that makes viral content on fitness, pickleball, and wellness.
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST
The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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