Ashley Loeb Blassingame
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
244. Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace: Ashley Jo on Sobriety, Loss, and Building a Life After Trauma
244. Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace: Ashley Jo on Sobriety, Loss, and Building a Life After Trauma
244. Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace: Ashley Jo on Sobriety, Loss, and Building a Life After Trauma
Friday 3rd October 2025
Join Ashley Jo as she discusses her journey through sobriety, loss, and rebuilding life after trauma in this moving episode of The Courage to Change.
Explicit
50 minutes
Inspiring
Healing
Honest
Hopeful
Engaging
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety doesn't necessarily make life easier but equips you to handle emotions better.
- Facing emotions head-on can be more challenging than numbing them with substances.
- Support from loved ones is crucial during difficult times.
- Honest communication is vital for family healing.
- Recovery provides tools for coping with life's challenges.
"I didn't drink to feel good. I drank to feel nothing."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In the first episode of Season 7 of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast,' host Ashley Loeb Blassingame welcomes back Ashley Jo, a former podcast producer, to share her compelling journey through sobriety, loss, and rebuilding life after trauma. Ashley Jo opens up about her past struggles with alcohol, the tragic loss of her son, and the subsequent breakdown of her marriage.
Her story is one of resilience and transformation, as she navigates the complexities of grief and the challenges of maintaining sobriety while dealing with life's unpredictable nature. Listeners will be drawn in by Ashley Jo's candidness as she recounts her journey from hitting rock bottom to finding the strength to rebuild her life. She discusses the whirlwind of events that followed her sobriety, including her role as an executive, her engagement, and her experience of loss and new beginnings.
Throughout the episode, Ashley Jo shares her insights on facing emotions head-on without the crutch of alcohol and how it has given her the tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively. Her story also touches on the theme of family dynamics and healing, as she navigates the complexities of parenting adopted children and dealing with grief.
Through personal anecdotes, Ashley Jo provides a raw and honest account of her life after losing her son and going through a divorce, leading to a transformative journey towards sobriety. This episode is a testament to resilience and the power of love and support in overcoming trauma. It will resonate with anyone who has faced adversity and is searching for hope and strength in their own recovery journey. How do people find hope in the darkest times?