Episode
#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
2:14:16
Published: Thu Mar 31 2022
Description
Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion David Nino Rodriguez joins me on The Shawn Ryan Show to discuss how him being bullied as a child lead him to become a heavyweight boxing champion with an undefeated record of 36-0 with 34 by knockout at his prime. His first round knockout ratio surpassed every heavyweight in history to date and Nino was ranked number 12 in the world by WBA. After being stabbed in the face with a knife he tried to comeback but suffered 2 losses finishing his boxing career with a final record of 39-2. Nino speaks about his dilemma suffering from social anxiety, leading a life of sobriety, and how he is overcoming PTSD. Rodriguez is now an anti-bullying keynote speaker and best selling author of the book "When The Lights Go Out". Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
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00:00 - 02:11 (02:11)
Summary
From the Grand Cherokee to the 2022 Jeep Compass, the Jeep lineup offers unwavering confidence and convenience without compromising on power or technology.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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Nino reminisces about his childhood nickname and offers s'mores.
02:11 - 04:40 (02:29)
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Nino reminisces about his childhood nickname and offers s'mores.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses how they unexpectedly gained a large following on social media and how it has made them consider transitioning from their current career to commentating, training fighters, and pursuing real estate.
04:40 - 07:08 (02:28)
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The speaker discusses how they unexpectedly gained a large following on social media and how it has made them consider transitioning from their current career to commentating, training fighters, and pursuing real estate.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes the overwhelming experience of gaining social media followers quickly after a video of him went viral, and expresses discomfort with the constant attention and updates on people's lives that social media provides.
07:08 - 10:24 (03:15)
Summary
The speaker describes the overwhelming experience of gaining social media followers quickly after a video of him went viral, and expresses discomfort with the constant attention and updates on people's lives that social media provides.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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Mikey Garcia shares his personal journey of overcoming social anxiety, PTSD, and addiction through boxing and sobriety, and how it has led him to success in and outside of the ring, including his YouTube channel.
10:24 - 14:46 (04:22)
Summary
Mikey Garcia shares his personal journey of overcoming social anxiety, PTSD, and addiction through boxing and sobriety, and how it has led him to success in and outside of the ring, including his YouTube channel.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker describes witnessing eight or nine-year-old children fighting like pit bulls in the ring and shares a personal anecdote about getting beaten up by a girl on the playground when he was five years old.
14:46 - 21:17 (06:31)
Summary
The speaker describes witnessing eight or nine-year-old children fighting like pit bulls in the ring and shares a personal anecdote about getting beaten up by a girl on the playground when he was five years old.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A Mexican boxer shares his journey in the world of boxing and how it helped him overcome his past fears and doubts.
21:17 - 24:49 (03:31)
Summary
A Mexican boxer shares his journey in the world of boxing and how it helped him overcome his past fears and doubts.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares about their journey through addiction, including waking up on the floor of a bar and in jail cells, and their desire to help others with similar struggles.
24:49 - 28:42 (03:53)
Summary
The speaker shares about their journey through addiction, including waking up on the floor of a bar and in jail cells, and their desire to help others with similar struggles.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The pressure to succeed can be overwhelming, especially for overachievers.
28:42 - 32:45 (04:02)
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The pressure to succeed can be overwhelming, especially for overachievers. In this podcast, different tiers of mentorship are discussed and how they can help alleviate some of that pressure.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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An individual shares their experiences about making money illegally by smuggling steroids and stealing cars with friends from broken families.
32:45 - 37:09 (04:23)
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An individual shares their experiences about making money illegally by smuggling steroids and stealing cars with friends from broken families.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
A person recounts their experience stealing cars and how they ultimately got caught by taking their own father's car from the YMCA.
37:09 - 41:17 (04:07)
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A person recounts their experience stealing cars and how they ultimately got caught by taking their own father's car from the YMCA.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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A former drug trafficker talks about his experience in Mexico, mentioning how younger people were often used for the job and how dangerous it became over the years.
41:17 - 43:45 (02:28)
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A former drug trafficker talks about his experience in Mexico, mentioning how younger people were often used for the job and how dangerous it became over the years.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares a story about trying to hide steroids in a car and getting caught by a strange clicking sound.
45:44 - 48:41 (02:57)
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The speaker shares a story about trying to hide steroids in a car and getting caught by a strange clicking sound.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares a personal experience of doing something illegal and feeling the weight of consequences as they cross over, leading to a determination to never repeat the behavior again.
48:41 - 52:07 (03:26)
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The speaker shares a personal experience of doing something illegal and feeling the weight of consequences as they cross over, leading to a determination to never repeat the behavior again.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Mike Tyson reveals that knockout punches were like a drug to him and he used his whole body to punch.
52:07 - 57:16 (05:09)
Summary
Mike Tyson reveals that knockout punches were like a drug to him and he used his whole body to punch. He admits he would have had a longer career if he had used other boxing techniques instead of relying on his knockout power.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about experiencing severe depression and self-destructive behavior due to bipolar disorder.
57:16 - 1:00:55 (03:39)
Summary
The speaker talks about experiencing severe depression and self-destructive behavior due to bipolar disorder. However, they also express the importance of acknowledging and confronting these feelings instead of pretending they do not exist.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker shares a personal experience where they saw entities through a matrix that allowed them to see things in a different way.
1:00:55 - 1:04:47 (03:52)
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The speaker shares a personal experience where they saw entities through a matrix that allowed them to see things in a different way.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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A person recounts a night that involves taking drugs, drinking, and possibly getting into a fight in a VIP section of a club.
1:04:47 - 1:09:18 (04:31)
Summary
A person recounts a night that involves taking drugs, drinking, and possibly getting into a fight in a VIP section of a club. They only have memories up until a certain point and rely on second and third-hand accounts to piece together what happened next.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker recounts a story of a drug overdose where he was found unconscious on a couch and his friends were warned not to let him die.
1:09:18 - 1:12:17 (02:59)
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The speaker recounts a story of a drug overdose where he was found unconscious on a couch and his friends were warned not to let him die.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker encourages people to let go of past grudges and avoid blaming others for their misfortunes.
1:12:17 - 1:14:35 (02:18)
Summary
The speaker encourages people to let go of past grudges and avoid blaming others for their misfortunes.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker talks about the event that marked the end of his boxing career and the aftermath that followed it.
1:14:35 - 1:17:51 (03:16)
Summary
The speaker talks about the event that marked the end of his boxing career and the aftermath that followed it.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker speaks about how he lost his motivation despite having all the required tools and how he dealt with it.
1:17:51 - 1:19:27 (01:36)
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The speaker speaks about how he lost his motivation despite having all the required tools and how he dealt with it.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker was originally set to fight a man who was significantly taller than him, prompting him and his team to seek out sparring partners who could simulate fighting against a bigger opponent.
1:19:27 - 1:23:43 (04:16)
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The speaker was originally set to fight a man who was significantly taller than him, prompting him and his team to seek out sparring partners who could simulate fighting against a bigger opponent.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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A professional boxer recalls losing sight in one eye during a fight and the physical and mental toll it took on him.
1:23:43 - 1:25:41 (01:58)
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A professional boxer recalls losing sight in one eye during a fight and the physical and mental toll it took on him.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker trained hard for 3-4 weeks before a fight with Main Events, expressing frustration and doubt.
1:25:41 - 1:27:27 (01:46)
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The speaker trained hard for 3-4 weeks before a fight with Main Events, expressing frustration and doubt. The fight occurred 8 months later.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker describes experiencing intense pain during a fight, but managing to stay focused.
1:27:27 - 1:29:51 (02:24)
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The speaker describes experiencing intense pain during a fight, but managing to stay focused.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker decides to live recklessly because he believes he is going to die anyways.
1:29:51 - 1:32:33 (02:42)
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The speaker decides to live recklessly because he believes he is going to die anyways.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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A person shares how they felt when they were going through a tough time and how their brother-in-law found them in a bar.
1:32:33 - 1:34:05 (01:32)
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A person shares how they felt when they were going through a tough time and how their brother-in-law found them in a bar.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker discusses the social pressures surrounding leaving a party, and how announcing one's departure may result in unwanted attention or obligation to stay longer than intended.
1:34:05 - 1:36:33 (02:28)
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The speaker discusses the social pressures surrounding leaving a party, and how announcing one's departure may result in unwanted attention or obligation to stay longer than intended.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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A person shares their emotional experience of dealing with their father's potential death due to alcoholism, and how it has affected their own decision to never drink.
1:36:33 - 1:39:33 (03:00)
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A person shares their emotional experience of dealing with their father's potential death due to alcoholism, and how it has affected their own decision to never drink.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker discusses losing friends after becoming sober and shares their perspective on death.
1:39:33 - 1:44:15 (04:42)
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The speaker discusses losing friends after becoming sober and shares their perspective on death.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The hosts discuss their experiences with social anxiety and how they handle situations where people feel compelled to explain their drinking habits to them.
1:44:15 - 1:49:56 (05:41)
Summary
The hosts discuss their experiences with social anxiety and how they handle situations where people feel compelled to explain their drinking habits to them. They also delve into the responsibility that comes with podcasting, receiving gifts, and dealing with PTSD and severe anxiety.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker shares his experience of the difficulties of transitioning to a new normal after dedicating his life to boxing, and the toll it took on his mental health.
1:49:56 - 1:52:51 (02:55)
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The speaker shares his experience of the difficulties of transitioning to a new normal after dedicating his life to boxing, and the toll it took on his mental health.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The real success comes not by staying in one spot, but by moving on to something else.
1:52:51 - 1:55:26 (02:34)
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Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker shares his personal experience of dealing with the aftermath of his brother's death due to drug addiction and how it affected him mentally and emotionally.
1:55:26 - 1:58:50 (03:23)
Summary
The speaker shares his personal experience of dealing with the aftermath of his brother's death due to drug addiction and how it affected him mentally and emotionally. He talks about finding ways to cope with his grief and addiction by turning to God for support and guidance.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker shares their personal struggle with social anxiety which causes them to disconnect from others, leading to misunderstandings and possible loss of relationships.
1:58:50 - 2:01:13 (02:22)
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The speaker shares their personal struggle with social anxiety which causes them to disconnect from others, leading to misunderstandings and possible loss of relationships.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker reflects on the impact that alcohol has had on his life and the lives of those around him, including lost friends and incarcerated acquaintances.
2:01:13 - 2:04:05 (02:52)
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The speaker reflects on the impact that alcohol has had on his life and the lives of those around him, including lost friends and incarcerated acquaintances.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker reflects on the experiences of individuals who have overcome alcoholism and the positive changes that have occurred in their lives as a result.
2:04:05 - 2:07:52 (03:47)
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The speaker reflects on the experiences of individuals who have overcome alcoholism and the positive changes that have occurred in their lives as a result.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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The speaker discusses embracing uncertainty and taking risks, using the metaphor of surfing a wave to encourage listeners to face challenges head-on.
2:07:52 - 2:10:44 (02:52)
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The speaker discusses embracing uncertainty and taking risks, using the metaphor of surfing a wave to encourage listeners to face challenges head-on.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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This podcast features a discussion on how to overcome struggles such as alcoholism and PTSD.
2:10:46 - 2:13:01 (02:15)
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This podcast features a discussion on how to overcome struggles such as alcoholism and PTSD. The guest opens up about his personal experiences and the conversation provides hope and guidance for others facing similar challenges.
Episode#22 David Rodriguez - Overcome Bullying / Getting Sober
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Wedding Planner Georgia Mitchell shares an unconfirmed allegation of catching a partner being breastfed by their mother, calling it a deal breaker.
2:13:01 - 2:13:28 (00:27)
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Wedding Planner Georgia Mitchell shares an unconfirmed allegation of catching a partner being breastfed by their mother, calling it a deal breaker.