Eternal Media
Eternal Media
Knowing The Score #5 - Zoe
Knowing The Score #5 - Zoe
Knowing The Score #5 - Zoe
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Join Zoe as she shares her powerful story of overcoming heroin addiction, revealing insights into recovery and resilience.
Explicit
72 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Hopeful
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Eternal Media
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Zoe's Journey: From Heroin Addiction to Hopeful Recovery
Episode Overview
- Addiction often stems from childhood trauma and family dynamics.
- Recovery requires a strong support system and personal commitment.
- Addiction isn't limited to substances; behaviours can be addictive too.
- Breaking stereotypes around addiction is crucial for understanding.
- Hope and resilience are key components in successful recovery.
"When I hear the word addiction, what I hear now is: escape."
Zoe's journey from addiction to recovery is a rollercoaster of emotions, resilience, and transformation. In this episode of The Recovery Hub Podcast, Zoe shares her experiences of battling a 28-year addiction to heroin, shedding light on the harsh realities and the path to healing. Zoe's candidness is both heart-wrenching and uplifting as she recounts her life, from feeling isolated at school to using heroin as an escape from pain and trauma.
Her honesty about serving time in prison and the struggles of addiction paints a vivid picture of the depths one can reach. Joining Zoe are Marcus from Eternal Media and Ffion, Josh, and Amanda from Meddwl Ymlaen – Mind Our Future. Together, they explore the complexities of addiction, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the generational patterns within families. Zoe's reflections on her childhood reveal the roots of her addiction, including her early exposure to alcohol and the chaotic home environment.
The discussion takes a deep dive into addiction's impact on mental health, with Zoe describing addiction as an escape from life itself. Her insights into how addiction isn't limited to drugs or alcohol but can extend to behaviours like shopping or gambling are eye-opening. Zoe's story is a testament to the power of recovery and the importance of support systems. Her achievements in recovery are remarkable – from regaining custody of her children to pursuing a degree in social work.
She emphasises the beauty of recovery, encouraging others to find their own path and never give up. This episode is a poignant reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how deep the addiction runs. Zoe's story inspires hope and underscores the value of compassion and understanding. Are you ready to hear a tale of redemption and resilience?