Former pro hockey player Brady Leavold shares his story of addiction, the substance abuse issues that stemmed from early childhood trauma, how the hockey community helped save his life, and his newfound confidence as both a father and mental health advocate.
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Just Keep Fighting | The Brady Leavold Story
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