The Sobering Truth About Addiction, Discovering MMA, and Becoming A Foodie | Ep.159: Brian DiMattia

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This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is Brian DiMattia. He’s an Assistant Instructor and sales rep at Wilkes-Barre MMA and is the Creator of popular Facebook Food review page: DiMattia’s Food Fight. In this episode Brian shares his journey to sobriety and how he turned his life around after being addicted to various drugs. When Brian discovered a passion for MMA and fitness, it changed his life both personally and professionally.

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Timestamps

(0:00) — Brian DiMattia Intro

(11:15) — Painkillers & Anxiety Meds

(25:55) — Drug Addiction

(52:55) — Arrested at Gun Point

(1:03:10) — Rehab

(1:22:22) — Getting Back To Work

(1:32:50) — Discovering MMA

(2:11:20) — Pizza Reviews & Becoming a Foodie

(2:27:15) — Brian DiMattia, Thank You, Social Media, YouTube, Spotify & Apple

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