Welcome to the Intentional Athlete Podcast with Ross Leppala. In this episode, Ross chats with Theo Harris, a powerlifter and coach, about his transformative journey with lifting weights. Theo opens up about his battles with alcoholism, overcoming personal challenges, and how lifting became his path to sobriety and self-discovery. They discuss the importance of training with intention, how strength training helped Theo reconnect with himself and his family, and the profound life lessons that lifting has taught him. Join us as we explore how pursuing strength with purpose can lead to personal growth and lasting fulfillment.The Intentional Athlete Experience00:00 Introduction to the Intentional Athlete Podcast00:52 Meet Theo Harris: A Lifter's Journey02:28 The Disciples of Steel: A Community of Strength05:18 A Life-Changing Health Scare08:35 The Transformative Power of Lifting15:13 Parenting and Personal Growth28:44 The Role of Therapy in Healing32:45 Finding Meaning and Purpose37:19 Therapy and Self-Discovery38:44 Parenting and Personal Growth41:10 Powerlifting and External Validation41:50 Balancing Life and Training47:20 The Importance of Consistency54:26 Honesty and Vulnerability in Relationships01:00:55 Failure and Success in Training01:05:25 Final Reflections and Gratitude