Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
S2 E19 Angela Schenewerk
S2 E19 Angela Schenewerk
S2 E19 Angela Schenewerk
Monday 2nd June 2025
Angela Schenewerk shares her journey from childhood struggles to sobriety, revealing the power of community and self-discovery.
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139 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Encouraging
Engaging
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Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Angela shares her journey from childhood in Cahokia to overcoming hidden alcohol struggles.
- She highlights the importance of community support in maintaining sobriety.
- Her story underscores finding strength in vulnerability and honesty.
- Angela discusses balancing family life with recovery efforts.
- The episode is infused with humour and personal anecdotes.
"You can take the girl out of Cahokia, but you can't take the Cahokia out of the girl."
Angela Schenewerk takes centre stage in this episode of Pondoff's Anonymous, sharing her raw and relatable journey from a childhood in Cahokia to battling hidden bottles and corporate flights. Her story is a whirlwind of emotion, touching on themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of community support. Angela opens up about her early life, her struggles with bullying, and how those experiences shaped her path.
With humour and honesty, she discusses the challenges of maintaining sobriety while juggling the demands of family life and career. Angela's candid conversation reveals her transformation from feeling lost to finding her strength and independence. She talks about the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety and the importance of having a supportive partner, as she shares her experiences alongside her husband, Dr. Chris Schenewerk.
Their shared commitment to sobriety and community involvement shines through as they recount their journey together. Listeners are drawn into Angela's world as she recounts her past struggles and triumphs, offering hope and inspiration to anyone who feels trapped by their circumstances. The episode is sprinkled with light-hearted anecdotes, such as Angela's alter ego "JJ Badass", and her determination to tackle life's challenges head-on.
This episode is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the impact of sharing one's story. Whether you're grappling with your own demons or supporting someone who is, Angela's journey offers a relatable and uplifting perspective. Tune in for a dose of courage, humour, and heartfelt storytelling.