Toni Becker's Journey: Sobriety, Social Media, and Strength
Episode Overview
Social media can impact mental health and sobriety. Eating disorders may persist even after substance recovery. Community support is crucial for lasting recovery. Understanding personal triggers helps in managing disorders. Honesty and vulnerability can lead to empowerment.
Please don't die before me. Do not let the eating disorder take you.
Get ready to be moved by the incredible story of Toni Becker, a content creator from South Africa who has been sober for twelve years. In this episode of the Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast, Toni shares her harrowing journey from disordered eating and addiction to recovery and empowerment. Having faced meth psychosis, homelessness, and severe health issues, Toni's story is one of resilience and hope. Even in sobriety, she battled with eating disorders and later, social media-induced facial dysmorphia.
Her candid discussion about these struggles offers a unique perspective on the complexities of recovery. Toni opens up about the impact of social media on her mental health, how filters distorted her self-image, and the challenges she faced in overcoming these issues. She recounts a terrifying period of corticosteroid psychosis that nearly derailed her recovery but ultimately led to a critical diagnosis of OCD. Through it all, Toni's determination to heal and thrive shines through.
Co-hosted by Jeannine Coulter Lindgren and Narcan Nate, this episode highlights the power of community and the importance of sharing our stories. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Toni's story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and honesty. So, how do you find strength in your journey to sobriety? Tune in to find out.