Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 178 - From Rock Bottom to Recovery: Jason Lennox’s Fight for Freedom.
Ep 178 - From Rock Bottom to Recovery: Jason Lennox’s Fight for Freedom.
Ep 178 - From Rock Bottom to Recovery: Jason Lennox’s Fight for Freedom.
Sunday 27th April 2025
Jason Lennox shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery in this heartfelt episode.
33 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Supportive
Raw
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Recovery can start from any point, even rock bottom.
- Family support plays a crucial role in overcoming addiction.
- Understanding generational cycles can aid recovery.
- Fear is a common barrier to letting go of addiction.
- Finding purpose can be a powerful motivator for change.
I was resigned to the fact that this is how I was going to die, and I just hoped that would happen sooner than later.
Jason Lennox's story is one of resilience, determination, and the fight for freedom from addiction. In this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, host Margaret Swift Thompson introduces Jason, a speaker, author, and self-proclaimed recovery champion. Jason shares his journey from early exposure to substance use in his family to his own struggles with homelessness, arrests, and a near-fatal overdose.
At the heart of Jason's narrative is the pivotal moment at age 24 when he decided to choose life and purpose over addiction. Throughout the episode, Jason candidly discusses the fear of letting go of addiction and the generational cycles that often trap families in the same destructive patterns. He reflects on the challenges of growing up in a family where substance use was prevalent and how it shaped his perceptions and choices.
Despite facing significant adversity, Jason found strength in the support of those around him and the hard-won lessons of recovery. Margaret's compassionate approach allows Jason to delve deep into his experiences, providing listeners with a raw and honest account of his path to recovery. From the loss of his father to cirrhosis to his own battles with meth and alcohol, Jason's story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome even the darkest moments.
For anyone struggling with addiction or loving someone who does, this episode offers hope and insight into the transformative power of recovery. Jason's journey reminds us that change is always possible, even when it seems out of reach. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let Jason's story inspire you.