Gordon Lownds: Sleep Country Founder’s Dark Spiral and Recovery
- Tony Chapman
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Gordon Lownds: From Boardrooms to Rock Bottom—and Back Again
Discover the unforgettable real-life story of Gordon Lownds—a resilient entrepreneur who scaled the heights of Canadian retail with Sleep Country Canada before spiraling into a battle with addiction that nearly cost him everything. In this revealing episode of Chatter That Matters, host Tony Chapman guides a no-holds-barred conversation with Gordon Lownds, who speaks candidly about her journey from invincibility to vulnerability and finally to redemption.
The Unfiltered Truth Behind Success and Struggle
From the carnival hustles of his youth to boardroom triumphs with industry-shifting companies, Gordon Lownds's story is a rollercoaster of ambition, risk-taking, and profound consequences. When a reckless decision introduced crack cocaine into her life at the height of business success, the fallout was immediate and devastating. Eager to share hard-won lessons, Gordon Lownds holds nothing back in this conversation.
"The first high is always the best. And then what you're doing is always chasing that feeling every time you use again and again and again." – Gordon Lownds
Rebuilding Life, One Honest Step at a Time
Listeners will be inspired by a journey that moves beyond dark alleys and broken relationships to newfound humility and service to others. From candid recollections about difficult family moments to honest reflections on recovery and lasting mental health, Gordon Lownds brings wisdom born from lived experience.
"I've since learned that people who are high achievers and typically self-made business people, their biggest problem is asking for help." – Gordon Lownds
Why This Episode Matters
Inside the Mind of High Achievers: Gain rare perspective on the double-edged sword of ambition and risk.
Redefining Success After Crisis: See how one person rebuilt trust, purpose, and career.
Real Tools for Vulnerable Moments: Absorb strategies for recognizing—and asking for—help.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, recovering from personal setbacks, or seeking inspiring true stories of transformation, this episode is for you.
About Chatter That Matters and Host Tony Chapman
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