In this inspiring episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with MLB legend Dwight “Doc” Gooden for an unforgettable conversation on greatness, mistakes, and redemption.

From growing up in Tampa with his nephew Gary Sheffield to facing Pete Rose in the majors, and ultimately battling addiction—Doc opens up about it all. His honesty, grit, and comeback story will move anyone who’s ever struggled with failure, purpose, or identity.

Whether you're chasing dreams or fighting demons, this episode reminds you: it's never too late to rewrite your story.

Key Moments:

00:00 Welcome + Intro to Doc

00:31 Childhood & falling in love with baseball

02:48 Realizing he could go pro

08:13 Baseball idols: Pete Rose & Nolan Ryan

13:34 Battling addiction & breaking cycles

19:27 Turning pain into purpose

21:56 Why they call him "Doc"

29:35 The one thing he'd get back

30:23 His mom & the person he'd hug again

31:42 Final advice: Live life by design

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