Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
320: A Clean Mess with Tiffany Jenkins
320: A Clean Mess with Tiffany Jenkins
320: A Clean Mess with Tiffany Jenkins
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Join Tiffany Jenkins as she shares her raw journey from addiction to sobriety, motherhood, and becoming a best-selling author.
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40 minutes
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Tiffany Jenkins shares her journey from addiction to recovery.
- Discusses the impact of sobriety on motherhood and creativity.
- Highlights the challenges of rebuilding life post-addiction.
- Explores the importance of seeking help and sharing stories.
- Introduction to Tiffany's new book, 'A Clean Mess'.
A lot of people don't realize what goes into trying to rebuild your life when the only coping mechanism you've ever known is taken away from you.
In this captivating episode of the Soberful podcast, the hosts welcome Tiffany Jenkins, a mom, comedian, best-selling author, and former addict, who opens up about her journey through addiction and recovery. Tiffany's story is as inspiring as it is complex, detailing her transformation from a life filled with substance abuse and legal troubles to one of sobriety and creative fulfillment.
Tiffany candidly discusses her childhood, revealing how growing up in a bar scene with a bartender mother and a frequent patron father unknowingly laid the groundwork for her future struggles with anxiety and addiction. Despite achieving early successes in school and extra-curricular activities, Tiffany's first sip of alcohol marked the beginning of a downward spiral, culminating in her dropping out of high school and getting involved in criminal activities to conceal her addiction from her police officer boyfriend.
After facing the consequences of her actions, Tiffany entered rehab and began the difficult process of rebuilding her life. She speaks openly about the challenges of transitioning from a life of addiction to one of sobriety, particularly the struggle of finding new coping mechanisms and the fear of asking for help. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of support systems, both personal and professional.
Tiffany also touches on her journey into motherhood, experiencing postpartum depression, and how writing became a therapeutic outlet for her. This creative process eventually led to the publication of her book, 'A Clean Mess', which provides a raw and humorous exploration of her life's ups and downs. Listeners are encouraged to explore Tiffany's work further through her social media presence, 'Juggling the Jenkins', where she continues to inspire and entertain with her honest reflections on life after addiction.
This episode not only provides hope to those struggling with similar issues but also shines a light on the often-overlooked complexities of recovery and personal growth.