
137. One Minute Late: Trauma, Addiction + A Fight Back To Life [with Greg Bond]
Go Regulate YourselfShow Notes
Imagine being out with friends for a weekend away, having laughs and sharing smores- when suddenly, just a few hours later, you witness a horrific death that stays with you for years to come.
How do you even begin to function? To return to a ‘normal’ life? And what do you do when what you saw continues to replay in your mind over and over again?
Most of us can’t even begin to comprehend what that would look like- but today’s Friday’s with Friends guest knows exactly what it’s like… and he’s about to share every hard and beautiful moment with us.
In this episode, Greg Bond, walks us through one of the most significant moments of his life that completely altered the direction he was headed, and who he was becoming. He shares what happened in those initial moments and in the immediate aftermath, as well as the years that followed.
This conversation is raw, deeply emotional, and incredibly insightful. It moved me to tears- and I know that this will be the episode that sticks with you forever.
So let’s go ahead and dive in, shall we?
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Here’s A Little About Greg + His Journey:
Greg “Bondzee” Bond is a Canadian author, podcast host, actor, and wellness advocate whose powerful story of trauma, addiction, and redemption has inspired audiences across North America. After witnessing a tragic train accident in 2009, Greg battled PTSD, alcoholism, heartbreak, and personal loss for years before completely transforming his life through sobriety, fitness, the carnivore lifestyle, meditation, and mental wellness practices.
Now 52, Greg has lost over 65 pounds, become a competitive bodybuilder, launched successful business ventures, and hosts the podcast Wellness With Bondzee (formerly Trippin With Bondzee) where he has interviewed musicians, creators, and inspiring guests. He is the author of One Minute Late, a raw and deeply personal memoir about surviving trauma, rebuilding a shattered life, and finding purpose again. Greg brings authenticity, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to every conversation, making him a compelling guest for podcasts focused on mental health, recovery, resilience, wellness, personal growth, and inspirational life stories.
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