Jill Haynie & Maggie Briggs
Jill Haynie & Maggie Briggs
Chapter 7, Episode 8
Chapter 7, Episode 8
Chapter 7, Episode 8
Sunday 22nd May 2022
Jill Haynie shares her journey through addiction, emphasizing the healing power of truth, daily walks, and nature in 'Hammered'.
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49 minutes
Transformative
Raw
Honest
Healing
Empowering
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Jill Haynie & Maggie Briggs
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Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Jill Haynie: Finding Truth and Healing in Nature
What would happen if we chose to really tell the truth about ourselves, like if we really really just told the real truth of our lives?
Picture this: a stone artist named Jill Haynie, grappling with the weight of addiction, decides it's time to face her truths head-on. In this gripping episode of 'Hammered: A Story of an Insatiable Spirit', Jill opens up about her struggles with self-reliance and the profound impact of finally accepting help from friends.
She poses a question that lingers long after the episode ends: 'What would happen if we really told the truth about our lives?' Jill's journey isn't just about battling addiction; it's about embracing vulnerability and finding strength in honesty. She recounts how daily walks, come rain or shine, helped her connect with her surroundings and herself. Each step through her neighborhood, each familiar house and dog, became part of her healing process. But the story doesn't stop there.
Jill shares the cathartic experience of selling all her possessions, a bold move that symbolized letting go of the past and making space for a fresh start. This episode also highlights Jill's deep connection to nature. Her reflections on a particular tree underscore the importance of grounding oneself in the natural world. It's a reminder that sometimes, the simplest acts—like walking or observing a tree—can have the most profound effects on our well-being.
Whether you're on your own path to recovery or supporting someone who is, Jill's raw storytelling offers a beacon of hope and resilience. Tune in to hear how one woman's journey through addiction led her to discover the transformative power of truth and nature.