About Myself
About Myself
Hi, my name is Rick Smith Jr. My journey of redemption started when I decided to abandon my “addict self” which included my old negative behaviors. I get it, and I’m here to help you on your new journey of living a new lifestyle.
I have been at bottoms in my life that had me feeling lost, hopeless, ashamed, and most of all, not wanting to live anymore. That’s what addiction does to us. It steals our soul and well being.
As a former addict with alcohol and drugs, I know what it’s like to search for that next high, to “numb out”. I’m here today to tell you that If I can change, so can you!
I no longer have the obsession to drink or use drugs. I know… it may seem far fetched with living a certain way for so long. But, when we make behavior changes and redirect our negative addictions into something positive, life completely changes and we can live an abundant life.
The chains of old behaviors can be broken. You can live a life of freedom from the bondage of negative behaviors. I have experienced it myself, and I have come in contact with 1000’s of people just like you, who didn’t know how to change, or gave up on themselves, and are now thriving in life.
Not just living, but having fun, being happy again, having a feeling of belonging in this world. Living with purpose. A new found, child like attitude, and most of all, loving themselves again!
I am happy and proud to share with you that I have over 19 years of being clean and sober from alcohol and drugs. It took work, an open mind, along with being coachable and teachable to allow my new self to blossom. By no means am I a perfect human being today, but I far prefer the man I am today from the previous one.
I coach and mentor people that want to change their life for the better, and to start a new lifestyle.
Certified in Change Psychology, I work with athletes, teams, small business, corporate wellness, and families.
With the adversity I have faced in my life, those experiences have allowed for me to be transparent, speaking in large group settings, in an effort to make an impact in many different ways.
Change is challenging but the definition of insanity is the ultimate sacrifice to change.
Meaning, doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result.
Bio
Rick Smith Jr
Keynote/Guest Speaker
Change Psychology Certified (Behavior Change Coach)
PNL1, Exercise Nutrition Certified
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach, Certified
www.ricksmithchange.com
My mission is to share my story to as many people as possible, in an effort to help others that
are suffering from drugs and alcohol related addiction. The experience that I have through life’s
journeys has given me a greater passion and purpose to help people change their behaviors.
My goal is to share how to analyze behavior to enhance someone’s life in all domains of human
experience. This process will show people how change can have a cascade effect to the next
generation. The good news is you can change your behaviors today and get the help you need,
to live a life that is healthy, abundant, and ultimately know how to love yourself again!
Achievements
- Played professional hockey.
- Represented USA hockey in International tournament play winning a silver medal.
- Completed many endurance events including the 140.6 Ironman Triathlon, and 70.3 Ironman
events that took me around the world (Germany, Switzerland, Wales, Quebec, Texas,
Chattanooga, and many others). - Became a father in 2019 to my son, Gabriel.
- My sobriety date is February 17th, 2003, (haven’t had a drink or a drug since the day before that
date). - Have impacted 1000’s of people sharing my story through public speaking, private one on one,
corporate settings, in the media (newspaper, social media, and TV shows).
Fun Facts
- I workout 5 days a week.
- Love to read and listen to podcasts to enhance my mental health.
- Been married for over 16 years.
- Have traveled too many places (Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Africa, Turkey, Canada, UK,
Germany, Bahamas, Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Hawaii, and many other states in the US). - Love to be active outdoors, and can play most sports including walking on my hands with some
gymnastic skills 🙂