Britt Reid on Rebuilding His Life with Mission and Purpose After Losing Everything

On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Britt Reid—Super Bowl-winning coach, son of Andy Reid, and now an inspiring speaker dedicated to helping others overcome life’s hardest moments.

 

Britt’s journey is one of remarkable highs and deeply challenging lows. From growing up as the son of NFL head coach Andy Reid, to earning his place on the Kansas City Chiefs’ coaching staff and celebrating a Super Bowl victory, Britt seemed to have it all. But behind the scenes, he battled addiction that ultimately led to a tragic accident, prison time, and the loss of his coaching career.

 

In this honest, hope-filled conversation, Britt opens up about the realities of addiction, the pain of losing his brother, the weight of causing harm to others, and the long, slow road to healing. He shares the “four pillars” passed down from his father that helped him survive and grow through adversity—eliminating distractions, creating energy, fearing nothing, and attacking everything head on. We explore how service, faith, and the willingness to start again have been crucial to his recovery, and why Britt is passionate about breaking the stigma by “eliminating the whisper” around addiction and mental health. Whether you’re facing your own struggles or walking alongside someone who is, Britt’s story is proof that redemption is possible and that our lowest points don’t have to define us. Tune in for a powerful reminder: your hardest chapters can set the stage for your greatest impact. 

About Britt:

Britt Reid is a former Super Bowl Champion coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he coached the defensive line and outside linebackers under his father, Head Coach Andy Reid. Britt seemingly had it all, but under the surface was his life-long battles with substance abuse and alcoholism. What should have been the American dream became a living nightmare for so many when he got behind the wheel of a car after drinking. In an instant, Britt traded in his life of impact for an inmate number in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Today, Britt is out of prison and lives a life of service while working a program of recovery. His tale of humility, redemption, grace, grit and perseverance is a reminder and a living example to never give up and to always have hope.

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