Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
212: From Bottomless to Sober with Jessica Dueñas: Finding Her Way Out of Pain
212: From Bottomless to Sober with Jessica Dueñas: Finding Her Way Out of Pain
212: From Bottomless to Sober with Jessica Dueñas: Finding Her Way Out of Pain
Monday 19th December 2022
Jessica Dueñas shares her inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety, aiming to break stigma in Black and Latino communities. Listen now for hope and change.
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Jessica Dueñas' journey from binge eating to alcoholism.
- Breaking stigma in Black and Latino communities.
- Importance of mental health support for people of color.
- Jessica's platform: Bottomless to Sober.
- Empowering others by sharing personal stories of recovery.
You are not alone. Like everything that you're feeling, as isolating as it may feel in this very moment, somebody knows exactly what you've been through.
In this compelling episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind welcomes Jessica Dueñas, who bravely shares her journey from addiction to recovery. Starting with binge eating as a young Latina girl in New York City, Jessica's struggles evolved into alcoholism during her college years. Despite achieving the accolade of state teacher of the year in Kentucky, she was secretly battling a severe addiction, consuming a fifth of bourbon daily while hiding from her peers and students.
A turning point in Jessica's life occurred with the tragic loss of her boyfriend to a drug overdose, which propelled her deeper into addiction and near-death experiences. However, Jessica found the strength to rise above her circumstances and has been sober since November 2020. Her story is not just a narrative of personal resilience but a mission to dismantle the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health, especially within Black and Latino communities.
Jessica has created a platform, Bottomless to Sober, where she shares stories of recovery, aiming to foster understanding and support. She is also in the process of authoring a book titled "Bottomless to Sober: 5 Lessons on Early Addiction Recovery for Black and Brown Women," further amplifying her voice to inspire others. Throughout the episode, Jessica emphasizes the importance of speaking out and seeking help.
She shares insights into her personal growth, learning from her mother's trauma, and the cultural norms she had to unlearn to embrace her identity fully. Jessica's story serves as a beacon of hope for those struggling with similar challenges, encouraging them to connect with others and embrace recovery openly. Duane and Jessica invite listeners to join the conversation on addiction and mental health, urging them to find the courage to share their own stories.
Jessica's website, BottomlessToSober.com, offers additional resources and ways to connect. This episode is a testament to the power of vulnerability and community, demonstrating that while addiction can be isolating, recovery is possible, and stigma can be overcome through shared experiences and mutual support.