Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Strung Out, Trafficked as a Sex Worker and Stuck Homeless in Hawaii for Ten Years, Endocarditis and more, PLUS a Successful Methadone Taper from 170 ml, Christina Garofalo is a SURVIVOR
Strung Out, Trafficked as a Sex Worker and Stuck Homeless in Hawaii for Ten Years, Endocarditis and more, PLUS a Successful Methadone Taper from 170 ml, Christina Garofalo is a SURVIVOR
Strung Out, Trafficked as a Sex Worker and Stuck Homeless in Hawaii for Ten Years, Endocarditis and more, PLUS a Successful Methadone Taper from 170 ml, Christina Garofalo is a SURVIVOR
Thursday 15th May 2025
Explore Christina Garofalo's inspiring journey from homelessness in Hawaii to recovery. A tale of resilience, strength, and successful methadone taper.
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95 minutes
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Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Christina Garofalo's story showcases incredible resilience.
- She successfully tapered off methadone from 170 ml to zero.
- Her journey includes surviving homelessness and sex trafficking.
- Methadone played a crucial role in regulating her life.
- Vulnerability and authenticity are key in sharing recovery stories.
"Methadone allowed me to regulate my life and start anew."
In this episode of Chasing Heroine, Jeannine Coulter Lindgren shares the remarkable journey of Christina Garofalo, a true survivor. Christina's story is a rollercoaster of hardship and triumph, spanning ten years of homelessness in Hawaii, sex trafficking, and a battle with addiction. Her resilience shines through as she recounts her escape from a strict behavioural modification programme and her struggle to find stability.
Christina's determination led her to taper off methadone from a high dose of 170 ml to zero, showcasing her strength and commitment to recovery. Christina's journey is filled with challenges, but she emerges as an inspiring figure who has not only survived but thrived. Her candid reflections on overcoming addiction and the support she found in recovery are both heart-wrenching and uplifting.
She talks about the importance of methadone in her recovery and how it allowed her to regulate her life and start anew. Jeannine's admiration for Christina is evident, as she describes her as one of her favourite people, highlighting the power of vulnerability and authenticity in sharing one's story. The episode is an encore presentation, yet it remains as impactful as ever, reminding us of the incredible strength within us all.
For anyone facing similar struggles or supporting someone who is, Christina's story offers hope and encouragement. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the possibility of change. Dive into this gripping episode and discover the strength that lies in survival.