Smoking Crack at age 12, Juvie, Opiate Addiction by 18, Stripping, Sex Work, Escaping her Pimp, Prison and finally Redemption through Sobriety, Marriage and Opening a Hollywood Hills Rehab

Smoking Crack at age 12, Juvie, Opiate Addiction by 18, Stripping, Sex Work, Escaping her Pimp, Prison and finally Redemption through Sobriety, Marriage and Opening a Hollywood Hills Rehab

Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast

Glynis shares her powerful journey from early drug use and prison to achieving sobriety and opening a rehab centre. A testament to resilience and hope.

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1:46:4211 Dec 2025

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From Chaos to Redemption: Glynis's Incredible Journey

Episode Overview

  • Starting drugs at age 12 led Glynis into a life of crime and addiction.
  • Prison became a turning point for Glynis, leading to her sobriety.
  • She now uses her experience to help others by opening a rehab centre.
  • Family relationships were strained but have since been rebuilt.
  • Glynis's story highlights the power of resilience and community support.
"I was just living such a chaotic lifestyle at this point. I just didn't really give a fuck."

What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Glynis’s story is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through the dark alleys of addiction and the eventual sunshine of redemption. Starting her journey into drugs at the tender age of 12, Glynis faced a whirlwind of challenges from juvie to sex work, and even prison. But don't let the grim beginning fool you; her tale is one of triumph and transformation.

Glynis shares her gritty experiences candidly, from being deeply entrenched in a life of solicitation in Dallas to her arrest while smuggling people across the border. Her life seemed like a series of unfortunate events until prison time provided a turning point. Post-incarceration, Glynis managed to rebuild her life, finding love, sobriety, and purpose.

Now, with six years of sobriety under her belt, Glynis is opening a luxurious rehab centre in the Hollywood Hills, proving that change is not only possible but can be incredibly rewarding. Her story is raw and real, shedding light on the complexities of addiction and the strength required to overcome it. Jeannine Coulter Lindgren and Narcan Nate co-host this riveting episode, offering insights and support for those battling addiction.

Their conversation with Glynis is both eye-opening and inspiring, showing that no matter how far you've fallen, redemption is always within reach. Ready to be inspired by Glynis’s journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of recovery? Tune in to see how she turned her life around and what keeps her motivated today.

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