How to Survive the Newcomer Grind, Healing Shame, and Living CleanHow to Survive the Newcomer Grind, Healing Shame, and Living Clean
The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast
Today my guest is the fabulous host of The Chasing Heroine Podcast. I just wanna say, buckle up, because you are in for a wild ride. When you get two ADHD women together who are super passionate about Game of Thrones, telling stories and recovery, you...
1:13:22•25 May 2023
From Chaos to Clarity: Jeannine's Raw Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Jeannine's journey from addiction to recovery and post-traumatic growth
- Insights into the challenges of the newcomer grind and living clean
- The role of Suboxone in recovery and its impact on transformation
- The power of resilience and healing in the face of trauma
- Navigating the complexities of addiction and finding empowerment in recovery
“Being a heroin addict in recovery is my superpower. I see my addiction as my biggest asset in life. It has allowed me to find post-traumatic stress growth, turning my trauma into an opportunity for growth and healing.”
Imagine sitting down with two dynamic women, both with ADHD, who are fiercely passionate about recovery and Game of Thrones. That's what you get in this riveting episode of The One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast. Host Arlina Allen chats with Jeannine, the vibrant host of The Chasing Heroine Podcast, about her 15-year battle with addiction and her path to sobriety.
Jeannine doesn't hold back; she shares her story with raw honesty and vulnerability, making it clear that recovery is a wild ride but absolutely possible. They discuss everything from the grueling early days of sobriety, known as the 'newcomer grind', to the profound healing that comes from facing one's shame head-on. Jeannine's journey is a testament to the power of transformation, resilience, and the importance of community in recovery.
Whether you're in the throes of addiction, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the process, this episode offers a heartfelt and candid look at what it means to live clean and find freedom from past traumas.
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