Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
BONUS: Cristina Preston Re-Release
BONUS: Cristina Preston Re-Release
BONUS: Cristina Preston Re-Release
Monday 9th June 2025
Join Cristina Preston as she shares her incredible story of recovery, faith, and the power of vulnerability in this engaging episode.
Explicit
127 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Hopeful
Authentic
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Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Embrace vulnerability for genuine healing.
- Community support is crucial in overcoming addiction.
- Naming struggles is key to taming them.
- Faith-based programmes offer diverse recovery paths.
- Accountability helps regain control over life decisions.
"You've got to name it to tame it, and feel it to heal it."
Imagine a Staten Island ferry, pizza grease on your fingers, and a failed remote-recording plan. That's where Chris Pondoff finds himself, setting the stage for the re-release of one of Pondoff's Anonymous' most compelling episodes featuring Cristina Preston. Cristina, a fitness model and trafficking survivor, shares her journey from steroid-using bodybuilder to a beacon of hope and healing. Her story is raw and real, touching on themes of addiction, recovery, and the power of vulnerability.
Cristina's experience with Celebrate Recovery offers a fresh perspective on faith-based recovery programmes, highlighting how they tackle a wide array of issues beyond substance abuse. Whether it's dealing with codependency or battling body image issues, Cristina emphasises the importance of naming your struggles to tame them. Her candid reflections reveal how vulnerability and accountability can shatter loneliness and lead to genuine healing. Throughout the episode, Chris and Cristina explore the impact of community support and faith in overcoming life's challenges.
From the powerful group learning experiences at Celebrate Recovery to the emotional testimonies that break down barriers, this conversation is a testament to the transformative power of sharing one's story. If you're searching for inspiration or need a reminder that growth often comes from discomfort, this episode is for you. Dive into Cristina's story and discover how embracing vulnerability can lead to profound healing and hope.