Talksicology Podcast
Talksicology Podcast
F*** Cancer
F*** Cancer
F*** Cancer
Thursday 2nd October 2025
Join Joseph Gorordo as he chats with Ashley Spencer about her inspiring journey through addiction recovery, motherhood, and battling cancer.
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65 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Healing
Encouraging
Raw
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Ashley shares her personal journey through addiction recovery.
- The impact of community support in maintaining sobriety.
- Challenges faced in motherhood while dealing with cancer.
- Importance of accepting help during difficult times.
- The power of vulnerability in recovery.
I've always had this mindset of whatever I want, I'm going to get.
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of recovery, motherhood, and resilience in this episode of Talksicology. Host Joseph Gorordo sits down with Ashley Spencer, who shares her candid and raw journey through addiction recovery, the challenges of motherhood, and her recent battle with cancer. With humour and honesty, Ashley opens up about her experiences with substance abuse, her time in multiple rehab centres, and the unexpected twists life has thrown her way, including her fight against cancer.
Ashley reflects on her past, sharing how she navigated through the tumultuous waters of addiction while managing the responsibilities of motherhood. She talks about her initial struggles with substances like Adderall and meth, and how her journey through various rehab centres eventually led her to sobriety. Her story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about facing personal loss and finding strength in the support systems around her.
Amidst the serious discussions, there's a lightheartedness to the conversation, with moments of laughter shared between Joseph and Ashley. They reminisce about their past experiences and talk candidly about the challenges of maintaining sobriety, especially when dealing with additional life challenges like cancer. Ashley's honesty about her struggles and triumphs offers a refreshing perspective on recovery, making this episode both engaging and hopeful. How do individuals find the strength to keep going even when life throws them curveballs?
Listen to Ashley's story to find out.