Exploring Marijuana Addiction and Sobriety with Kati Reardon
In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha sits down with Kati Reardon, an accomplished leader and founder of Shapeshift and Shift Happens. Kati shares her personal journey with marijuana addiction, from starting to use at age 13 to becoming a daily user for 30 years. They discuss the impact of marijuana normalization, the challenges of achieving sobriety, and the concept of a 'joy menu' to find natural joy. Katie also opens up about the societal misconceptions around marijuana addiction and her approach to life and leadership in sobriety.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:23 Katie Reardon's Background and Achievements
00:58 Diving into Marijuana Addiction
01:42 Personal Stories and Cultural Impact
04:06 Daily Usage and High Functioning
06:23 Escalation and Realization
10:48 Journey to Sobriety
18:09 Finding Joy and Recovery
20:40 Detoxing from Marijuana: The Struggle and Reality
21:08 The Hidden Dangers of Mass-Produced Marijuana
23:04 The Physical and Emotional Toll of Detox
24:59 Finding Joy in Sobriety: The Joy Menu
27:49 Exploring New Hobbies and Passions
29:10 Navigating Sobriety in Social and Work Environments
30:44 The Importance of Community and Accountability
35:23 Final Thoughts and Resources for Sobriety
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