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From Homeless to Bodybuilding Champion: Cooper T Sanders on Sobriety & Purpose on DSNSB

David AuClair Episode 107

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Welcome to another powerful episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back! Today, we’re sitting down with natural bodybuilder and addiction recovery advocate Cooper T Sanders. Cooper’s story is one of resilience, faith, and transformation—from battling substance abuse and experiencing homelessness to becoming a leader in both fitness and sobriety.

In this episode, we dive deep into:
✅ The difference between ego and your highest self
✅ The role of faith, spirituality, and community in personal growth
✅ Overcoming addiction and finding purpose through fitness
✅ The power of vulnerability and sharing your story
✅ Natural bodybuilding and why Cooper chose to stay clean in every way

Timestamps:
(0:00) - A hilarious yet humbling intro to Cooper’s past
(6:00) - The pressures of growing up Black in Texas & media’s impact
(29:00) - Sobriety, confidence, and finding strength in adversity
(48:00) - The turning point: From alcoholic to sober living
(1:17:30) - How Cooper faced homelessness & rebuilt his life
(1:58:00) - The "it factor" that made sobriety stick
(2:27:00) - Bodybuilding, mental toughness, and staying natural

Cooper’s story is nothing short of inspiring, and his insights on purpose, health, and discipline will have you rethinking your own journey.

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Natural bodybuilding
Overcoming addiction
Sobriety journey
Fitness and mental health
Spirituality and self-improvement
Homeless to success story
Gym culture and transformation
Motivation and personal growth

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