WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Dustin Poirier: "I Deleted Social Media After The Incident

The Diary Of A CEO

Summary

Dustin Poirier shares a raw and vulnerable account of his life following retirement, specifically addressing his recent arrest at the airport. He reflects on his challenging childhood, his lifelong struggle with alcohol, and the profound void left by retiring from professional fighting, which served as his primary mental health outlet for two decades. The conversation shifts toward his efforts to heal, his commitment to sobriety, his ongoing work with the Good Fight Foundation, and his honest pursuit of self-improvement while navigating the complexities of post-career identity.

Chapters

0:00Struggles with Depression and Anxiety
6:59Early Life and Family Background
14:02The Role of Fighting and Addiction
34:08Life After Professional Fighting
47:31Addressing the Recent Incident
1:06:48Moving Forward and Personal Growth
1:24:01The Good Fight Foundation

Topics covered

Mental Health Struggles
The Airport Incident

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Transcript excerpt

I've had bouts with depression throughout my career, but man, when it hits me, it's bad. >> Which kind of brings us to the airport incident? You know, I really messed up, man. >> You and her and her. >> Look what happened. >> So, it's Father's Day and I felt good in the morning. I spent the morning with my kids, but then as I was traveling to work, I felt that feeling again. It's like a cloud in my head that I just can't get out from under. So, I started drinking. >> I'll fight you right now. >> No, I don't want to fight, bro. >> And my emotions got the best of me. >> Bro, relax. Relax. Relax, bro. Relax. got arrested. >> This guy's a UFC. >> Did I just ruin everything that I was working for? You know, I don't know yet. And it could have been so much worse. >> What was going on in your mind? >> I was angry at the world and I just couldn't stop thinking about my father. You know, he's act…