Ashleigh Butterss

Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss

Ashleigh Butterss

  • Ep 143. Healing as a Mother: Rebuilding Trust After Addiction and Starting Over with Jo Kinna

Ep 143. Healing as a Mother: Rebuilding Trust After Addiction and Starting Over with Jo Kinna

Sunday 5th October 2025

Jo Kinna shares her powerful story of rebuilding life after addiction, focusing on trust, healing, and finding purpose.
80 minutes
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Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss
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Healing as a Mother: Jo Kinna's Journey After Addiction

Episode Overview

  • Breathwork and meditation are vital tools for maintaining sobriety.
  • Rebuilding trust with family takes time and commitment.
  • Community support is essential in the recovery journey.
  • Embracing vulnerability leads to personal growth.
  • Sobriety allows for deeper connections with loved ones.
"My kids never stopped loving me, but they didn't trust me and they didn't have any faith in me. Now they do."
What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? In this heartfelt episode, Ash Butterss chats with Jo Kinna, a breathwork facilitator and sober mum, who opens up about her journey of healing and rebuilding trust after addiction. Jo candidly shares the ups and downs of repairing her relationship with her children, navigating the aftermath of divorce, and discovering her true purpose during life's toughest moments.
Through her story, Jo highlights how breathwork, meditation, and community have become indispensable tools in her healing journey and continue to support her sobriety today. Jo's tale is one of resilience and transformation, proving that even after years of struggle, you can rebuild your life and find joy in sobriety. Her experiences remind us that recovery is not just about abstaining from alcohol but also about nurturing emotional and spiritual health.
Jo's commitment to self-care and her willingness to embrace vulnerability offer hope to anyone facing similar challenges. The episode is peppered with light-hearted moments, including Jo's humorous anecdotes about her kids and their playful banter. These snippets offer a glimpse into the warmth and love that have blossomed in her life since choosing sobriety.
So, if you're curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey or looking for inspiration on how to start anew after addiction, Jo's story is sure to resonate. What steps can you take today to move closer to your own healing journey?
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