Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
228 Odyssey House Journals - Jaisen Jensen
228 Odyssey House Journals - Jaisen Jensen
228 Odyssey House Journals - Jaisen Jensen
Friday 9th January 2026
Explore the challenges adolescents face today with Jaisen Jensen as he shares insights on addiction recovery in this engaging episode.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Honest
Hopeful
Raw
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Growing Up in Today's World: Challenges and Hope for Adolescents
Episode Overview
- Adolescents face unique challenges with substance use today.
- Social media amplifies peer pressure and access to substances.
- Accountability and honesty are crucial in recovery.
- Supportive communities can significantly aid sobriety.
- Personal stories offer valuable insights into recovery.
"It's hard not to start behaving more like those people when you hang out with them a lot."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode of Odyssey House Journals, Jaisen Jensen, a programme manager at a residential facility for adolescents, shares his compelling observations on the challenges facing today's youth. Growing up is tougher than ever, with social media amplifying peer pressure and making substances more accessible. Jaisen provides an eye-opening account of how teenagers are navigating a world where vaping and THC cartridges are commonplace, even in school settings.
Jaisen's candid discussion about his own recovery journey adds depth to the conversation. He reflects on his personal struggles with addiction, starting from a young age, and how finding a supportive community was crucial in his path to sobriety. The episode also highlights the importance of meeting adolescents where they are, understanding their unique challenges, and offering them healthy alternatives to substance use. The podcast isn't just about challenges; it's also about hope and transformation.
Jaisen discusses the success stories that emerge from the programme, emphasising the importance of teaching accountability and honesty to help young people build better futures. With humour and honesty, this episode is a raw look at the realities of adolescent addiction and the potential for change. Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Tune in to hear Jaisen's inspiring story and gain insights into the evolving landscape of youth addiction.