Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
223 Odyssey House Journals - Jonathan
223 Odyssey House Journals - Jonathan
223 Odyssey House Journals - Jonathan
Friday 5th December 2025
Join Jonathan as he shares his recovery journey, from addiction's grip to embracing sobriety with humour and resilience.
29 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Engaging
Hopeful
Humorous
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is possible with determination and humour.
- Motivation for sobriety can change daily.
- Functional addiction complicates recovery.
- Family relationships can evolve positively through recovery.
- Humour can be a unique tool in therapy.
"Sobriety is the best gift I could give my daughter."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of Odyssey House Journals introduces us to Jonathan, a man who has faced the highs and lows of addiction, and is now embracing sobriety with a sense of humour and determination. Jonathan's story is a testament to the fact that recovery is possible, even after years of relying on substances to cope with life's challenges.
With Randall Carlisle and Nicole Slack at the helm, Jonathan opens up about his journey, sharing anecdotes that range from the serious—like how his addiction began at a young age—to the quirky, such as his love for frozen mayonnaise. Jonathan's candid discussion about being a functioning addict sheds light on the complexities of addiction. He talks about managing his substance use while holding down a job, and how he eventually realised that change was necessary after hitting rock bottom.
His motivation for recovery is ever-changing, whether it's rebuilding relationships or helping others find their path to sobriety. Listeners will appreciate Jonathan's honesty about the struggles of staying sober and the daily motivations that keep him on track. His reflections on how his relationship with his daughter has evolved through his recovery are both touching and relatable. Jonathan's humorous approach to therapy, including adopting a British accent to process his thoughts, adds a unique twist to his story.
If you're curious about how humour and resilience can play a role in overcoming addiction, Jonathan's story is one you won't want to miss. What quirky habits do you have that help you stay on track?