Chris Herren joins Elizabeth Vargas, journalist and author, on the Partnership to End Addiction podcast Heart of the Matter to cover important topics including his recovery journey, speaking nationwide to students, the First Day Film and so much more.
A Note on the Episode:
Former NBA player and founder of Herren Talks, Herren Project and Herren Wellness, Chris shares intimate details of his journey and how he’s now using his experience to change the way high school students think about substance use. The First Day film makes his powerful storytelling available to schools and communities across the country.
To any outsider in his Massachusetts high school, star basketball player Chris Herren looked on top of the world, with broken records behind him and a promising career ahead of him. But what many did not know was that beneath his physical prowess was someone struggling with mental health challenges and substance use.
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