Ep.16 - Louie Ruvolo - The Long Road to Sobriety

Louie Ruvolo is an incredibly impressive guy. After struggling with alcohol addiction for much of his life, he was able to turn things around and unlock incredible levels of success for himself. Now, at the age of 58, Louie is accomplishing some seriously impressive feats on a regular basis-including recently becoming an Ironman Triathlete and finishing a 100-mile Ultra Marathon.
Louie’s story is inspiring. If you know anyone struggling with addiction, they may benefit from a listen to this one.
Episode Segments:
(04:13) - Hitting rock bottom
(13:16) - Beginning to turn things around
(17:30) - An AA meeting that changed everything
(23:53) - Getting through Year 1 of sobriety
(35:56) - The first step for someone who is struggling with addiction
(39:20) - A morning routine that starts at 3:15am
(43:04) - Aiming to write every day
(44:49) - The importance of breath work
(52:28) - What Louie learned from karate
(59:50) - Training, nutrition & supplements
(01:18:29) - How to get started if you’re out of shape today
(01:22:11) - Louie’s take on the alcohol-free movement
(01:29:24) - One thing Louie has figured out in life
Make sure to follow Louie on Twitter @LouieRuvolo
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[@SusanLoyden]

Lou Ruvolo!! I can’t believe it! I met you when you were in Pennco Tech with my then boyfriend Walt. I am amazed by your accomplishments! God bless you!

[@intentionalwisdom]

He’s the best!

[@lorettaruvolo7504]

Louie your a great man a beautiful brother, our father is so proud ,our mother ,well your a inspiration to us both

[@lorettaruvolo7504]

Louie I love you to the moon and back ❤️

[@weatherbird1111]

Louie,You look amazing ! Man I'm so proud of you. Thanks for sharing the intense times we had. Every time I think or hear about 9/11 , I flash back to where we were in our route.
I'm so sorry to hear about your sister, your father and I'm assuming ( Pick)?, hoping it wasn't RB..
I can't imagine your 20 year anniversary, must have been amazing!