Jonathan Wells: Coming Out, Fighting Through Addiction and Trauma and Recovery and His CommunityJonathan Wells: Coming Out, Fighting Through Addiction and Trauma and Recovery and His Community
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
#25: Raised in the Hill country of Texas, Jonathan has now planted his feet in the heart of Texas, Austin. He is a self-proclaimed cowboy but has ventured out in travels to become well diversified in the workplace. This has led him to various backgrounds such as corporate operations management and training, motivational speaking, and three of his own businesses. These have increased his ability to effectively communicate with people from all walks of life. Jonathan began his path to recovery in 2011. Through the guidance of his higher power, sponsor, family and fellow members of the recovery community, Jonathan understands the value of helping others and the importance of becoming an advocate for positive change in the Austin Recovery Community.
1:20:16•15 Oct 2019
Jonathan Wells: A Cowboy's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
“Without going through those first crucial steps in treatment, I don't think that I would have gotten over it.”
Ever met a cowboy who’s also a motivational speaker and a recovery advocate? Jonathan Wells fits that unique bill. Raised in the hill country of Texas and now settled in Austin, Jonathan has a story that’s both heart-wrenching and inspiring. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', he opens up about his early struggles with addiction, the trauma he faced, and his path to recovery that began in 2011.
Guided by his higher power, sponsor, family, and the recovery community, Jonathan found a way out of the chaos. He’s worn many hats—corporate operations manager, business owner, and motivational speaker—all of which have equipped him to connect deeply with people from various walks of life. But it’s his role in the Austin Recovery Community that truly stands out. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of finding your tribe and the power of community in the healing process.
He talks candidly about the challenges of balancing work and recovery, the significance of self-care, and the impact of bullying and discrimination. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how tough the journey gets, there’s always hope and support available. Tune in to hear Jonathan’s incredible journey from addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others.
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