Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
“December DV” Jeannine, Vista, CA Dec 2012
“December DV” Jeannine, Vista, CA Dec 2012
“December DV” Jeannine, Vista, CA Dec 2012
Thursday 24th December 2020
Jeannine Coulter shares her journey from addiction and domestic violence to entrepreneurial success on 'Chasing Heroine'.
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48 minutes
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Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Jeannine Coulter's Road to Recovery: From Rock Bottom to Entrepreneurial Success
After you lose something and start over, like after a divorce or after losing a job- yeah, or a death, you go through all those stages, but then sometimes what's left is the only option is to like rebuild your life, and I think it's entirely possible- that's the whole point of the show- is that you can rebuild your life not even to what it was, but better.
Picture this: a life spiraling out of control, marked by addiction, arrests, and homelessness. That was Jeannine Coulter's reality in December 2012. In this episode of 'Chasing Heroine', Jeannine opens up about one of the darkest periods in her life while she was still deep in addiction. Her story is a raw and unfiltered look at the chaos that substance abuse can bring, including a harrowing experience with domestic violence that led to her arrest.
But Jeannine's journey doesn't end in despair. It's a tale of resilience and rebirth. Despite hitting rock bottom, she managed to rebuild her life from scratch, eventually becoming a successful fitness studio owner and entrepreneur. A key part of her recovery was the support she received from sponsorship in Narcotics Anonymous.
Jeannine talks about the importance of having someone who has walked the same path to offer guidance and support, even though her busy schedule as a business owner means she can't always be as available to her sponsees as she'd like. The episode also touches on the evolving dynamics within Narcotics Anonymous, particularly the experiences of women in the fellowship. Jeannine shares how music, especially her father's love for the Beatles, played a significant role in her recovery journey.
She recounts a violent altercation with an ex-boyfriend over a disagreement about the band, a memory that now brings a bittersweet smile to her face. One of the most poignant moments in Jeannine's story is her experience with domestic violence. She describes a tumultuous relationship where both partners were physically abusive, leading to her arrest. It was her mother's tough love—refusing to bail her out—that became the catalyst for Jeannine seeking help and starting her recovery journey.
The episode underscores the importance of a strong support system, whether it's family, friends, or groups like Narcotics Anonymous. Jeannine emphasizes that recovery isn't just about getting back to where you were; it's about building a new, better life. Fitness has been a cornerstone of Jeannine's recovery. She explains how exercise helps manage stress and anxiety, common triggers for relapse.
Teaching fitness classes has given her a sense of purpose and a way to help others on their own recovery journeys. Jeannine's story is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of recovery. If you or someone you know is battling addiction, this episode is a must-listen.