#71. From Rock Bottom to Runner's High: How a Navy Diver Got Sober and Became a Pro Athlete | Trey Dulaney

From the outside, Trey Dulaney's life looks like a highlight reel. Pro Hyrox athlete. Paris competitor. A 2:45 marathon. A 235-mile finish. The kind of résumé that makes people assume he's always had it together.

He hasn't.

In this episode, Dr. Clayton Dir sits down with Trey — former US Navy Diver, sober athlete, and mental health advocate — for one of the most honest conversations this show has ever had. Trey opens up about what life looked like after leaving the military, what rock bottom actually felt like, and why the traditional medical system didn't have the answers he needed.

What changed everything wasn't a prescription. It was a pair of running shoes — and eventually, a community called The Phoenix, a sober active community that uses fitness to support recovery and connection for people affected by substance use disorders.

This is a story about what real healing looks like when the waiting room lets you down.

What you'll hear in this episode:

— What life in the US Navy as a certified diver actually looked like

— The gap between military service and civilian life that no one prepares you for

— What rock bottom looked like for Trey — in his own words

— How traditional medicine fell short during his lowest point

— When running entered the picture and how it became his recovery

— The role The Phoenix sober community played in his transformation

— How he went from early sobriety to competing on the Hyrox world stage in Paris

— What he would say to someone who is at their rock bottom right now

Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for proof that healing is possible outside the traditional system — this episode is worth your full attention.

Connect with Trey Dulaney:

Instagram: @treyjdulaney

TikTok: @runningwithrecovery

Learn more about The Phoenix sober active community:

thephoenix.org

Connect with Dr. Clayton Dir:

Instagram & TikTok: @thedocdir

Email: Clayton@teamnaturalwellness.com

Heal Without Harm is hosted by Dr. Clayton Dir, physical therapist, and is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health advice. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or mental health, please reach out to a qualified professional or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7).

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