In this episode of the 'Free Like Me' podcast, Clark Fredericks engages with Paul Venis, a former K1 kickboxing champion from Great Britain who narrates his transformative journey from a troubled past to profound recovery. Once a formidable figure in underground fighting and feared on the streets, Venice's promising career in professional fighting was stifled by his criminal background. Haunted by a traumatic childhood marred by severe bullying and near-death experiences, he succumbed to a life of violence and drug addiction. The turning point in his life was inspired by Shane Taylor's redemption story through faith, prompting Venis to rediscover spirituality and commence his path to recovery while in prison. His compelling narrative includes his involvement in Narcotics Anonymous, building a relationship with God, and establishing a disciplined routine of meditation, prayer, and gratitude. Venice also shares how family life and his return to professional fighting with the BKFC have solidified his reformation. This episode delves into his inspiring transformation from chaos to redemption, exemplifying the power of recovery and positive change.
In this episode of the 'Free Like Me' podcast, Clark Fredericks engages with Paul Venis, a former K1 kickboxing champion from Great Britain who narrates his transformative journey from a troubled past to profound recovery. Once a formidable figure in underground fighting and feared on the streets, Venice's promising career in professional fighting was stifled by his criminal background. Haunted by a traumatic childhood marred by severe bullying and near-death experiences, he succumbed to a life of violence and drug addiction. The turning point in his life was inspired by Shane Taylor's redemption story through faith, prompting Venis to rediscover spirituality and commence his path to recovery while in prison. His compelling narrative includes his involvement in Narcotics Anonymous, building a relationship with God, and establishing a disciplined routine of meditation, prayer, and gratitude. Venice also shares how family life and his return to professional fighting with the BKFC have solidified his reformation. This episode delves into his inspiring transformation from chaos to redemption, exemplifying the power of recovery and positive change.