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Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyFrom Life Sentence to Sought After Speaker; the Ring Leader of an Organized Crime Syndicate in Texas Shares his Tweaker Tricks of the Trade and the Message He Heard in Jail the Changed His LifeNote from Jeannine: So, this is a pretty big one for me. In 2020, while my studio was closed, I started manically listening to various podcasts every day looking for motivation and insight. One morning while sitting on the floor of our strength room, I heard the story of The Coffee Bean, as told through Clemson coach, Dabo Sweeney. The origins of that story begin in a jail cell in Texas - with today's guest. Interviewing him and telling him the impact his story had on me was a very cool experience and a reminder to me that my Higher...2025-06-191h 42Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySmoking Crack at 12!, Teen Institutionalization, a Fifty TWO-Fifty?!, Tackled by an Air Marshal Mid-Flight in Meth Psychosis, a BRILLIANT College Textbook Hustle, Texas Jails vs Vegas JailsNote from Jeannine: Vegas's episode is one of my favorite all time episodes! With my Tedx Talk happening next Saturday, I felt it was a good time to revisit a popular episode - back with new episodes next week!I got to sit down with Michael "Vegas" Gialketsis. Vegas talks to us about growing up in Las Vegas, getting into drugs young, being sent to an institution as a teenager, going to jail in Vegas and Texas and tons of active addition mayhem. Sober now since June of 2018, Vegas is now a loving father, partner and talented...2025-05-081h 35Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyNarcan Nate is Back! Plus What NOTORIOUS celebrity did Jeannine spend Thanksgiving 2008 with? Cocaine, LA Mansions, Does Narcan Promote Using, Does Nate like MILFS?! NDPEs and more... :)Hey hey y'all...everybody's favorite angsty harm reduction hero is back! Narcan Nate comes back to the pod to catch up on life, MILFs and NDPEs :)
PLUS! What notorious 90s/2000s celebrity woman did Jeannine spend the night before Thanksgiving with in 2008? We have possible the best NDPE we have ever received from Jed of the Church & Other Drugs podcast.
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2024-11-141h 01Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyEast Baton Rouge Prison BLUES, Tobacco Spit Hustles, Walmart Hustles, Using Meth to Reverse an Opiate OD, Sober Living, Kratom, Partner Relapse, Meth Demons & MorePart Two with Jed Payne! Y'all LOVED part one - today we pick up with Jed right where we left him, in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison...which is as terrifying as it sounds. We travel with Jed from prison, back into sober livings, back down kratom and suboxone roads, and into a sober relationship that ultimately ends in relapse and heartbreak. In Part THREE (yes, three!) we will finally see Jed's happy ending - which I assure you, finally finds him :)
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Connect with Jed on Instagram2024-08-221h 25Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyDo Exorcisms for Meth Addiction Work? What Happens if You Eat 37 Benadryl Pills? Can You Grow Meth? What Happens if You Shoot Deodorant Instead of Cocaine? Find Out Today with Jed Payne!Ooooh, Y'ALL. This one goes HARD! I was not expecting the crazy stories I heard from Jed Payne, the host of podcast, "Church & Other Drugs." Jed was raised in the bible belt, with the influence of Christianity strong in both the community and within his home. Shooting heroin for the first time at 15, by the time he was in his mid-twenties, Jed had been to over 20 rehabs, all to no avail. Throughout his active addiction, his faith remained a beacon of hope, continuously showing up for him when he needed comfort. Today is part one of Jed's story...2024-08-151h 08Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyHigh School Weed Capers to Junkie with a Cardboard Sign Outside 7-11, Young Codependents, Terminally Unique, Addiction Treatment is Art and More with RJ ElizarrazWelcome back to another episode of Chasing Heroine! Y'all will love RJ Elizarraz, owner of Oak Forest Recover in Agoura Hills and host of the "Against All Odd's" podcast with Rachel Slocum and Hunter Sheppard.
I may have related more to RJ's story than any other guest. The details of our lives are completely different, but his feelings about not needing traditional recovery because of being so incredibly special :) is exactly how I felt as well.
After finding himself strung out on heroin over and over again, RJ finally found lasting recovery through connection with...2024-08-082h 19Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyThree Sisters All Addicted to Heroin and Living at Home: From the Infamous Dr. Phil Episode to Nearly a Decade Sober, Marriage, Motherhood, Career Success and MoreWhen I asked Amanda Crossley to be a guest on the show, I actually had NO idea she had been featured on one of the most infamous episodes of Dr Phil in the shows history. Amanda and BOTH of her sisters became addicted to heroin while living with their parents in New Jersey. Amanda reached out to Dr Phil for help and the women were flown to LA, berated and chastised on TV in front of millions, and sent to separate treatment centers around the country. Sober now for nearly a decade, Amanda is a success story. And what about...2024-07-182h 19Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyTweaker Madness! Exploding Meth Labs, Shadow People, Psychosis and a Transmission Stealing Rambo - Garret McClendon is Breaking Generational Cycles & Escaping "Convict Mentality"Today's episode is all about Tweaker Madness...Garret McClendon has done multiple prison terms and spent years of his life manufacturing methamphetamine. Garet has now been sober for over eleven years and credits his success in recovery to his willingness to finally just try what was suggested by his counselors. Garret replaced transmissions in the middle of the night, saw tree people on the cameras in his makeshift meth labs and wore a blue Fedora hat when he was on a sick one. ;) This episode has all the hilarious tweaker capers and meth madness your heart could desire, plus...2024-07-112h 09Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyA "Slutty Referee" Smoking Weed, Four Lokos, Shipped Off in the Army to South Korea at 19, a WILD Attempt at Passing an Army Drug Test, Cocaine and a Tiesto Miracle with Nikea ReedTrigger Warning: SA
I had such a great time chatting with my friend, Nikea. I met Nikea in Twelve Step and am honored to be able to share her story with you guys :) After childhood antics smoking weed and drinking, Nike was given the ultimatum - move out or join the Army. She chose the Army. Shipped off to South Korea after bootcamp, Nikea's life changed after a sexual assault that occurred the second weekend after her arrival. This assault led to a behavioral spiral of acting out and escalating partying. Eventually finding sobriety in 2023, Nikea is...2024-07-052h 27Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyHow Do You Find a Higher Power When You're Mad at God? The Power of Sponsorship with Jeannine's Sponsor RachaelToday I have the honor of sharing the wisdom of my incredible sponsor, Rachael Jarrel, through our conversation about sponsorship and finding a higher power that "you can do business with." How does one find a sponsor? What should you look for? What happens if you and your sponsor disagree about an issue? Rachael and I discuss these questions, we talk about working steps to shift our perspectives and finding a higher power when you're angry with God. Please DM me your thoughs or answer the question box on Spotify!
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...2024-06-271h 51Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyBenzo Black Out Road Trips, Stripping at 18, the "junkie Romeo & Juliet," Treating Mental Health in Recovery, Amends to Alleviate Shame and More with Marley QuinnI LOVED chatting with Marley, y'all. Her story is wild, tragic, heart breaking and heart warming. From dancing at age 18 to help save the family home to performing sex work while dope sick to grand larceny and benzo black outs - Marley's story is a story of triumph, personal growth and why we never stop trying. Marley went to 21 treatment centers before accumulating her current sobriety time. Let me know what you guys think!! Thank you all so much for listening and being a part of my life :)
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...2024-06-061h 38Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyMeth, Stripping, a Stolen Dildo and Tax Evasion! **TRIGGER WARNING Kellee Completely Redesigned Her Life & is Creating New Family Patterns for Her Son**TRIGGER WARNINGS
In this episode, Kellee speaks very openly and honestly about domestic violence, abuse and assault. Also at 1:03:00 I ask her to explain what a "hot rail" is in great detail! If this will trigger a craving for you, please skip ahead to about 1:10:00
Today, I have the pleasure of introducing the Nod Pod family to Kellee Lengyel. Kellee landed in foster care at age six and was bounced around through the system and reluctant family members until the age of 18. Beginning work as a stripper, Kellee eventually progressed from weed to cocaine and...2024-05-302h 00Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyFrom The NYC Club Scene at 16 to Countless Program/Sober Living Cycles, Too F**ked Up to get IN to Jail?!, Staying Sober with a Heavy Focus on Service & More with Kevin ConteHeyyy, yall... :) How is everyone?! You guys are gonna love today's episode with my friend, Kevin. Kevin kept our Twelve Step fellowship going all through COVID and I am so grateful for that and for how much I learn from him every times he shares in a meeting. We talk about growing up in Queens, losing his mother to cancer at 19, ketamine, cocaine, black tar heroin, China white and finally finding financial independence and freedom on his own. He is funny and well spoken and well versed in recovery and I am so happy to count him as a friend...2024-05-091h 42Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyKicking Fentanyl, Getting Sober at 21, GPS in Japanese on LSD?, Getting Banned from an AA Meeting? Sharing a Sobriety Date with Family, Daily 10th Step, Evolving Higher Power & MoreToday I got to speak with Sebi Guillont, a friend of mine from my Twelve Step home group. Sebi got sober very young, he had ONE legal drink before getting sober, and he's now been sober to this day. I personally adore Sebi, I loved chatting with him - even though he's a Vols fan! - and I think you guys will enjoy our conversation too :)
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Join our...2024-04-251h 20Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyHow "Dope Fiend Hustle" is our Biggest ADVANTAGE in Life, "Clean" on Meth? The Promises - from Trash to Truth with JeannineThank you for joining us today! Today we are sharing Jeannine's lead at a Twelve Step meeting in April 2023 in which she shares more about her cocaine use than previous leads and shares. We hear about her "controlling" coke use through meth use, drinking while still in Cocaine Anonymous (it's not coke, duh) and using the "newcomer grind" and "dope fiend hustle" as tools for success during COVID and in life in recovery in a variety of ways.
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We do recover!
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2023-12-2851 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyAdolescent Institulization, Fleeing Boarding School in Utah in the Winter, Cops Giving Orders Through Car Speakers in Meth Psychosis and Successful Use of a 12 Step Group as Your Higher PowerToday I interview Sam Marks. I met Sam at a Twelve Step meeting and in just a ten minute share knew he had a great and unique story and a powerful message of recovery. Sent to boarding school for the duration of high school, Sam moved through four different institutions, experiencing trauma and abuse at two of them. After boarding school, Sam moved around the east coast a bit, ultimately ending up in New Jersey, and finds meth and heroin at a young age. At one point sober for ten months, Sam relapsed with alcohol, and before continuing to...2023-12-151h 32Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyStrung 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 SURVIVORTRIGGER WARNING***
***sex trafficking, domestic abuse, assault, SA and pregnancy termination
My conversation today with Christina Garofalo will have you both laughing and crying. Christina is a survivor in the truest form of the word. I was blown away by her vulnerability, authenticity and the strength she has shown in escaping the world she was trapped in, making it back to her hometown and family in San Diego AND tapering down from an incredibly high dose of methadone (170 mL). Christina now has a sponsor, works steps, goes on twelve step retreats and does EMDR therapy...2023-12-071h 37
Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyHoliday Blues?! These Two Simple Tools Will Help Immensely With Any Holiday SadnessHey y’all - just you and me today. :) The holidays can SUCK. Why? And how do we deal? Today that’s what we’re talking about. This past year was very challenging, even more so on the holidays. I had to do some real work around emotionally processing and managing the loss of two close friends, and I’m sharing how I’ve dealt with the sadness of not seeing my dad at Christmas for so long. These two mindset shifts are easily implemented and I hope they help you too!! Please let me know if you find this helpful an...2023-11-3038 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyReal House Wives of Beverly Hills Eden Sassoon - Relapse after 9 Years, the Value of "Doing the Work" v Going to Meetings & The Vision of her Father Inspiring Her After His DeathJoin us for a very LA episode - today Jeannine interviews Eden Sassoon. the daughter of celebrity hair stylist, Vidal Sassoon. Eden grew up in Beverly Hills, experiencing the real life version of "90210." After a period of sobriety lasting nearly a decade, Eden began drinking again. Speaking about the relapse with us with six months back in recovery, Jeannine and Eden have a fun conversation about the NA Just for Today, spirituality and the difference between "doing the work" (ie steps) vs simply going to meetings.
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Connect...2023-11-161h 05Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyPART TWO: If Turning in Evidence of a Heinous Crime Meant Spending the Rest of Your Life Prison...What Would You Do? The Subsequent Consequences for Matt AND How to Start Over with a Felony Record**TRIGGER WARNING
**todays episode references child abuse, please take care while listening.
Today is part two of Jeannine's interview with Matthew Hahn. Matt was a career criminal whose meth addiction and history of residential burglaries earned him three strikes by the age of 18. At 25, Matt was fresh off of parole, and back in his addiction. Returning to his old methods to support his lifestyle, Matt broke into a house and stole a safe - a choice that would change his life forever. What he discovered in that safe would pose a dilemma of choosing to...2023-11-091h 12Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyPART ONE: If Turning in Evidence of a Heinous Crime Meant Spending the Rest of Your Life Prison...What Would You Do? Matt Hahn Faced that Exact Decision**TRIGGER WARNING
**todays episode references child abuse, please take care while listening. Today Jeannine interviews Matthew Hahn. Matt was a career criminal whose meth addiction and history of residential burglaries earned him three strikes by the age of 18. At 25, Matt was fresh off of parole, and back in his addiction. Returning to his old methods to support his lifestyle, Matt broke into a house and stole a safe - a choice that would change his life forever. What he discovered in that safe would pose a dilemma of choosing to turn in evidence of a crime...2023-11-0354 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyBroken Engagements, Body Building and Cocaine with Kat SorensonToday Jeannine interviews Kat Sorenson, aka @socalkattt, CEO and founder of Dual Diagnosis Detox/Rehab Laguna Shores Recovery. After over a decade of alcoholic drinking and cocaine abuse, Kat has been sober since 2015. Kat talks about not just alcoholic sobriety but emotional sobriety and her early rocky start in twelve step that included marrying another newcomer after two weeks of sobriety!
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Mary is a certified Professional Recovery Coach, Trauma-Informed Yoga & Meditation Teacher and the Founder of Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast. Having experienced profound shifts as a result of her decision to get sober in 2013, she is passionate about helping others find freedom from addiction so they can live fulfilling lives substance-free. She is a strong believer in the power of community and...2023-08-1746 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyPART ONE: How to Recognize Your Substance Use is a Problem even if You are Successful in Career & Life: From Marketing Exec in Chicago to an Eight Year Sabbatical in South East Asia with Mary TilsonToday Jeannine interviews Mary Tilson. Despite achieving success in her marketing career, Mary's use of cocaine and alcohol began consuming her life, prompting her to get sober and completely change her life.
Mary is a certified Professional Recovery Coach, Trauma-Informed Yoga & Meditation Teacher and the Founder of Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast. Having experienced profound shifts as a result of her decision to get sober in 2013, she is passionate about helping others find freedom from addiction so they can live fulfilling lives substance-free. She is a strong believer in the power of community and enjoys bringing like-minded people together through...2023-08-101h 26Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyMake Your Addiction Your SUPER POWER; Homeless Heroin Addict on Skid Row, A Major NDPE!, IV Speedballs in Malibu to Multi-Millionaire; the Inspiring Story of Khalil RafatiToday Jeannine interviews Khalil Rafati. Originally from Ohio, Khalil ended up homeless, shooting heroin and coke on skid row in LA. Living that way for years, Khalil ended up 109 pounds and had picked his face so badly part of his nose was missing. Through a musicians fund Khalil was able to go to rehab, get clean and change his life. He started washing cars and working in treatment, and eventually developed the brand Sunlife Organics, with 10 locations nationwide. Now a literal multi-millionaire, Khalil believes addiction is a super power and can be our greatest secret weapon in life. This episode...2023-07-201h 11Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyHow Narcan Nate fought through a recent severe mental health crisis and reclaimed his life, career and recovery on his terms.Today our guest is Narcan Nate himself! Nate recently struggled through several months of a deep depression, concerning those who care about him, including Jeannine. Not sure if Nate would be able to make it through this period without relapsing - or worse - Jeannine was surprised, relieved and impressed to watch him continuously fight for his mental health and recovery. Nate nurtured his life and mental health through medication, fitness and sunshine, reconnecting with his sponsor and make some career changes that are better suited to a life of peace and serenity. Nate shares with the #nodpod the...2023-07-131h 04Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyFrom shooting heroin at THIRTEEN and smoking crack in airplane bathrooms, to Kundalini yoga and 20 years clean - the wild story of Erin Khar and how her son saved her lifeToday Jeannine chats (and chats and chats!) with Erin Khar. Erin is an author known for her writing on addiction, recovery, mental health, relationships, parenting, infertility, self-care and occasionally her undying love for Beverly Hills, 90210. (They also discuss their 90210 astrological signs!)
Jeannine and Erin talk about Erin's childhood, early drug use, the escalation of drug use into young adulthood and ultimately how the birth of her son saved her life. Jeannine and Erin also discuss how intersectional addiction and chaotic, toxic relationships can be, as well as Erin's new book, "Strung Out, A Memoir of Overcoming Addiction"2023-06-011h 40Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyPART ONE: Brittany Jade on Tiktok Fame, Sobriety, Marriage and "Getting Cancelled"Famous Tiktoker, social media influencer and sober advocate Brittany Jade joins the #nodpod fam today for an incredibly candid interview with Jeannine. Brittany Jade shot to tiktok stardom in 2020 and spent the early years of her sobriety navigating both her recovery as well as the perks and pitfalls of social media fame and recognition. Documenting her personal life and her sobriety journey for the public brought Brittany a lot of reward - and a lot of turmoil and controversy. Brittany speaks openly today with Jeannine about all of it - her marriage, her recovery, the infamous "snark" Reddit page...2023-05-1847 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyFrom Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction - IV meth use as a teenager, surviving abuse, and finding recovery withOUT a Higher Power with Mary Beth O'ConnorTRIGGER WARNING**
Today Jeannine interviews Mary Beth O'Connor, retired federal judge, author and recovering addict. Mary Beth's book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph over Trauma and Addiction" chronicles the extreme abuse of her childhood, early drug use and ultimately is a guide book for anyone looking to find a recovery that is not centered around a Higher Power concept.
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For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction).
Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She f...2023-05-111h 05Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyMeet the fierce Southern Mama behind the phone number any addict can call and use drugs while someone listens live to make sure the addict LIVES with Jessie B of Never Use AloneToday Jeannine interviews Jessie B of the organizations Never Use Alone and 229 Safer Living Access.
Jessie B is in long term recovery from opiate addiction and was inspired by her child's addiction to begin harm reduction outreach in her area. Her impact has now extended far beyond Albany, Georgia now as with Never Use Alone anyone in North America may call the number to use while someone is live on the other end, checking in to make sure the person using doesn't become unresponsive. If the person does become unresponsive, NUA contacts medical services for the person...2023-04-271h 03Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySmuggling dope on an airplane, flying kegs in Georgia, and a friend who knows the song in your heart with Scott "Gumpy" GerardToday Jeannine speaks with Scott Gerard aka Gumpy her best friend of nearly 30 years and man of honor in her wedding. Gump was present and a witness at an event where Jeannine was using before anyone knew what was really going on. Jeannine and Gump grew up together in Georgia and the quote on the engraved key tag she gave him the night before her wedding said "a true friend knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." A true testament to the power of a friendship to stand...2023-04-2054 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyHow to support an addict that you love WITHOUT enabling their addiction or losing YOUR mind with Bonnie Campbell, MSW (and Jeannine's Mom!)In today's episode, Jeannine and Kim interview Jeannine's mom, Bonnie, who is also an MSW of outstanding achievement in the fields of domestic violence, child abuse and most recently the student advocate for students at risk (unhoused or facing other turmoil) at a renowned university in California. Bonnie discusses the difference between enabling and support - as she came to see it through her personal journey with Jeannine's addiction.2023-04-131h 21Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyMeth psychosis (yup, another one), running from cops on ATVs on the beach...maybe??, escaping on a Big Wheels and the AA Third Step Prayer with JeannineToday's episode is a story from Jeannine with our OG co-host and Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist, Kimberly. Jeannine talks about a particular incident involving burying herself on the beach running from the cops, escaping on a Big Wheels, and how the Third Step Prayer changed her recovery, and continues to assist her in her life now.
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Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyFrom homeless shooting heroin in Salt Lake City and squatting in Chicago to finally finding sobriety through a twelve step bootcamp; WillJeannine and Nate interview Will out of Portland, Maine. Will was a long time heroin addict and alcoholic who had done the rounds in twelve step with little success until landing in what he describes as a "twelve step bootcamp." Sober now since October of 2011, Will shares his experience with the twelve steps as they were taught to him in a subtle but clear manner that finally worked.
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Dr. Laura Petracek is a Clinical Psychologist, author, and speaker who has over thirty years of experience in the field of psychotherapy.
Jeannine and Dr Petracek discuss her latest book, "The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction." When recovering from addiction and managing a mental illness, it can feel like both have the ability to take over your life. By applying the principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to your recovery program, this workbook equips you with the tools to regulate your emotions, develop self-management skills, reduce an...2023-02-231h 14Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyEscalating drug use COVID lockdowns, accidentally selling laced cocaine, Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles, clarity through the 4th step and sponsorship with Taylor BaroniToday Jeannine and Nate are joined by Jeannine’s hair stylist and friend, Taylor Baroni. As a hair stylist, Taylor was completely out of work for several months in California and during the lockdowns Taylor's drug use significantly increased. Sober now since March 8, 2021, Taylor shares her story of finding "top tier employment" as a coke dealer, overdosing on her own product, losing friends and clients, and ultimately finding sobriety through the step work done in Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as the AA style of sponsorship.
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Connect with the show: https://www.instagram.co...2023-02-091h 17Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“DUIs to Dragonflies” Marci HopkinsToday Jeannine interviews Marci Hopkins, an award-winning TV Personality, host and creator of Wake Up with Marci, a Recovery Expert on Fox, CBS, NBC and ABC and the author of ‘Chaos to Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The Cycles’. Marci experienced sexual abuse and trauma at a young age, which contributed to ongoing alcohol abuse later in life. Even as her life progressed and she achieved what appeared to be a "perfect" life on the outside, on the inside, Marci was still struggling with the shame and self hatred she had developed over years of avoiding the trauma and a...2023-01-261h 13Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety"How I stayed stopped." JeannineSunday January 15, 2023 Jeannine celebrated eight years of sobriety. In today's episode, Jeannine shares the story of how she got started using, the progression of her use over fifteen years, how she stopped in 2015 and most importantly how she has stayed stopped.
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Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Successful cold turkey kick for turkey day!” Ronny MoralesJeannine and Nate interview Ronny Morales, founder of We Sober Now and tiktok recovery content creator. Ronny found stability on methadone, but didn’t do the work of recovery, ultimately leading him to a cycle of relapse and rehab until he found long term sobriety in 2019 after kicking cold turkey. Jeannine, Nate and Ronny discuss MAT recovery, twelve step, social media and recovery anonymity and having fun in sobriety.2022-11-241h 09Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyNate’s 4 Years! Nate & JeannineOn October 28, 2022, our host Narcan Nate celebrated four years of sobriety. Jeannine and Nate discuss his last use, how he stopped, and how he has stay stopped. Prior to getting to the details on that, the two hosts discuss the pros and cons of “taking time” at meetings, twelve step pros and cons, and the perception of AA as a “religious” organization. Connect with the show on IG: https://bit.ly/3DvZ0wf Connect with Narcan Nate on IG: https://bit.ly/3NDdgYP2022-11-0357 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyNDPE’s (Near Death Poop Experience) Jeannine & NateIf you have ever been physically dependent on opiates you may have some familiarity with opiate constipation, now termed by Jeannine as an “NDPE” (Near Death Poop Experience). Today Nate and Jeannine share their own NDPEs - this episode is probably NSFW! Follow the show on IG: https://bit.ly/3R3GS1x Follow the show on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BZeXLQ Follow Narcan Nate on IG: https://bit.ly/3BuNYGG2022-09-2241 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“First year sober blueprints” Jeannine & NateJeannine and Nate go through exactly what steps they took in their first year of sobriety - starting from zero financially, to finding more gainful means of employment and the steps they took to maintain and strengthen their recovery. Connect with the show: https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with Nate: https://bit.ly/3m48K8K2022-06-021h 22Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Pill Billy” Narcan Nate & JeannineNarcan Nate joins Jeannine as co-host today! The two discuss an incident from Jeannine’s active addiction and the role gratitude plays in both of their current recovery programs. Connect with Nate: https://bit.ly/3wnX9WY Connect with the show: https://bit.ly/39NtUVH2022-05-1239 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Detox Details” JeannineThe number one thing Jeannine is asked is, “how do I detox?!” This episode will hopefully provide some practical guidance to help you or a loved one get started on a path to a successful detox plan. NOTE: this episode discusses detox of opiates, (eg fentanyl, heroin, OxyContin, etc,) NOT alcohol, Jeannine is not familiar with an alcohol detox. Also, this episode is not designed to be medical advice, this is simply what Jeannine found worked for her and hopefully with this information you, along with the guidance of a doctor or medical professional, can develop a more informed plan that...2022-04-1431 min
Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Scared sh**less in secondary.” Jeannine, Mexico/USA border, Jan 2013Today Jeannine and Kim talk about an incident that happened when Jeannine was crossing back across the border from Mexico and was sent to “secondary,” the additional security check at the border. (***all names have been changed to protect the privacy of all individuals referenced)2022-04-0745 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Obsessive behaviors - liability or asset?” Jeannine, interviewed by trainers Erin & SaritCan we transfer obsession around drugs to obsession around a positive career or life goal? World renowned fitness experts Erin and Sarit interviewed Jeannine live on their podcast, and they discuss turning behavioral liabilities, into behavioral assets. Additionally, often drug addiction isn’t the first obsessive addiction we have - Jeannine shares about the evolution she experienced from disordered eating and fitness addictions, into drug and alcohol addiction, then finally into a positive obsession towards her career and recovery. Link to check out the R.A.W. Challenge beginning April 4, 2022: https://bit.ly/3Drsxaf Connect with the show on IG: ht...2022-03-3158 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySolocast: “Developing a positive recovery mindset.” JeannineTodays episode explores the ways our mindset can be adapted and built to create a positive outlook on sobriety, rather than seeing sobriety as something negative or boring. You will hear Jeannine often reference an episode of The Hubermab Lab with Stanford neuroscientist, Andrew Huberman - if you are interested in checking out the episode it is here: https://spoti.fi/3tiPw3u Connect with the show on IG: https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?utm_medium=copy_link Connect with the show on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdf2PfVm/2022-03-1729 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“A little help from my friend” Chauncie, VAToday Jeannine chats with Chauncie, aka @anaddictnamedchauncie on TikTok. Clean from meth, fentanyl and heroin since 2018, Chauncie shares a pivotal experience from her using centered around repairing an important friendship that was almost lost as a repercussion of both parties addictions. Chauncie also discusses the difference between detoxing fentanyl vs detoxing heroin and her intense downward spiral after introducing meth into her drug use. Now the owner/operator of a successful house keeping business, Chauncie also now has a great relationship with her son and is exploring avenues of recovery beyond twelve step programs in the interest of further helping...2022-02-241h 16Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“You, the needle, and God.” Jeannine 2013In addition to the question, “how did you get started doing heroin?,” Jeannine is asked why needles? With all the info out there, how does any adult start using needles?? Again, fair question. So Jeannine walks Kim through the evolution from foil to needles and shares some valuable insight from one of her recovery mentors that is still applicable to her life today, and that we feel will be applicable and valuable for our audience as well. Follow the show on IG: https://bit.ly/3rMvKgg Follow the show on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JtYdgU Follow Studio Cybrid on IG: http...2022-02-1744 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“How it all began…” Jeannine, Feb 2011One of the most common questions Jeannine gets asked is, “how did you even start using heroin?” Today, Jeannine answers that question as she and Kim discuss the specific details of how she ended up physically dependent on opiates. Connect with the show on IG: https://bit.ly/3HCj3tI Connect with the show on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3smfku52022-02-1050 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Narcan Nate” Nathan S, TNToday Jeannine and Kim interview Nathan Smiddy aka “Narcan Nate,” about a pivotal experience in his addiction that has led to his current life’s work and purpose in recovery. After hesitating to call 911 while witnessing the overdose of a sober living roomate, Nate has made it his mission to help spread resources and education about Narcan and fentanyl testing strips. Nate volunteers with A New Path, as well as Humanity Showers, an organization that provides resources and hygiene care for the homeless community in North County San Diego, where he also takes the opportunity to broaden the street outreach of his...2021-11-2559 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Super Bowl Surprise Delivery” Brett M, Dallas TXJeannine interviews Brett M, the host of the recovery podcast, “Recovery Survey.” Brett is approaching seven years of sobriety in December and shares his experience with addiction and alcoholism, and his journey into recovery. Connect with us on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3HxSOF9 Connect with us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3cl2DrO Connect with Brett on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Hx1Imv2021-11-1848 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Life after loss.” Kali, Chicago, Jan 2016Jeannine interviews Kali about the fatal overdose of her boyfriend in 2016 - her descent back into active addiction after his death, and her eventual rise to recovery again. Kali discusses her detox from fentanyl and heroin, and her utilization of marijuana maintenance and refuge recovery as part of her recovery solution today. If you are interested in refuge recovery, this is a link to “The Four Noble Truths,” which is part of the foundation of their recovery plan: https://bit.ly/3kqKfCk More info:https://www.refugerecovery.org/ Connect with us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ofuaR3 Connect with us on T...2021-11-111h 04Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“I wanted to be a fifty percenter.” Miguel R, May 30, 2018, PAJeannine and Kim interview Miguel Reyes, the creator and founder of the online community and podcast of the same name, “Staying Fit ODAAT.” Miguel shares his history with alcoholism, and an extremely close call with a car accident he was involved in while intoxicated. Several months later, the birth of his son inspired him to finally get sober and his last drink was May 30, 2018. Channeling his addictive nature into a passion for fitness, Miguel created an online Facebook community for people to support each other on the road to enhanced fitness and recovery. Please take a moment to rate and revi...2021-11-041h 25Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySolocast: “When partners relapse.”Jeannine opened up a poll on social media to see what our CH community wanted to hear and there were several requests for this topic - what to do if your partner relapses. Jeannine shares her experience with three long term relationship in which relapse happened and how she handled it.2021-10-2827 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Ask for Billions.” Matt B, Birmingham ALJeannine and Kim interview Matt B, who shares his history with alcoholism and addiction and the story that most clearly defined his powerlessness over his addiction. Matt also shares about his life in recovery now and how his maintenance of a spiritual path and a daily 10th step assist in his success in sobriety.2021-10-211h 02Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySolocast: “Step one and gratitude.”Jeannine shares about how the use of gratitude as the key component of her ability to stay sober is predicated on the foundation of the principles of Step One - honesty, acceptance and self awareness.2021-10-0723 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySolocast: “A California burrito changed my life.”Jeannine shares a story from one of her earlier attempts at recovery that involves the joy of a California burrito, and the principles and benefits of Step Two of twelve step recovery work. If you have a moment today, please rate and review our show, it’s so helpful for our visibility, which helps us to reach other addicts. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube - @chasingheroine across all platforms.2021-09-3023 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“I thought he was gonna kill me.” Jeannine, Oceanside, CA Feb 2014Jeannine and Kim talk today about an incident from Jeannine’s active addiction and the similarities between how she was feeling then, and the stress around running her small business now. Jeannine shares that the “bedevilments,” as described in the Big Book of AA can plague us in recovery too, but fortunately the Big Book also offers solutions.2021-09-231h 08
Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Finding purpose through loss.” Julia, Oakland, CA Aug 2019Kim and Jeannine speak with Julia, aka @rehabgirlfriend, a popular TikTok recovery content creator, about her struggles with Xanax and alcohol, as well as a personal loss in her first experience with sobriety that led to a relapse, but ultimate gave her a stronger sense of her purpose and life and has helped her finding her way back to a path of healing and recovery.2021-09-161h 10Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySolocast: “Heroin to heroine.”Today’s episode is a solocast with Jeannine about gratitude and post traumatic growth, and how the two led to pivotal progress in her sobriety this time - as well as inspired the show name and logo. Please rate and review our show if you have a moment - if someone is seeking recovery and we have consistent reviewing, our show is more likely to be suggested to someone looking for hope and possible solutions!2021-09-0922 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Three mindset shifts that changed everything,” Jeannine, Atlanta, GA Aug 27, 2021Jeannine had the honor of being invited as one of the main speakers at a twelve step convention in Atlanta, Georgia in August, 2021, where she shares three key realizations she had that made all the difference in her recovery. The Chasing Heroine team would like to emphasize that our show is in no way affiliated with any specific twelve step fellowship, nor are Jeannine or Kim representatives of any fellowship. Jeannine is simply one of many addict/alcoholics in recovery who attend twelve step meetings.2021-09-0245 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“My girls got me through.” Esther R, July 13, 2012 Oceanside, CAJeannine and Kim interview Esther R, who just celebrated nine years of sobriety in July. Esther talks with Jeannine and Kim about her transition from gang affiliation and long term heroin addiction, to being an active participant in the fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous, and how the fellowship of her twelve step community was, and remains to this day, vital in her long term success in recovery. Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?utm_medium=copy_link Connect with us on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRMrkVaC/2021-08-261h 09Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySolocast: Tools for cravings in the moment.Today’s episode is some of Jeannines tips for handling cravings as they happen. Four specific tools are given in this episode - this episode is also recorded for YouTube, channel is also “Chasing Heroine” Rating and reviewing our show is so, so helpful - you aren’t simply helping Jeannine and Kim, you are helping other addicts who actively seeking help but bringing visibility to these platforms and this show.2021-08-1925 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Zac is Back.” Zac B, San Diego, CA Aug 24, 2019In today’s interview, Jeannine and Kim interview Jeannine’s friend, Zac. Zac shares his story of heroin and meth addiction, multiple relapses, overdoses and arrests, and how he stopped those patterns. Zac speaks on the importantance of fellowship in recovery, sponsorship and step work. He also discusses his early diagnosis of ADHD, including his experience being prescribed Adderall at the age of six.2021-08-121h 06Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySolocast: “Morning routine to support recovery”Today’s episode is a solocast with Jeannine about the value of a morning routine in recovery, to not just support stability in daily living, but as a tool to begin conditioning our RAS (reticular activation system in our brain) away from negativity and a criminal lifestyle, toward positivity and recognizing opportunities.2021-08-0522 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“The one with Jeannine’s mom.” Bonnie C, Southern California & beyond.In today’s episode, Jeannine and Kim interview Jeannine’s mom, Bonnie, who is also an MSW of outstanding achievement in the fields of domestic violence and child abuse. Bonnie discusses the difference between enabling and support - as she came to see it through her personal journey with Jeannine’s addiction.2021-07-291h 20Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietySolocast: “James Taylor vs Harry Potter”Today’s episode is a solo cast with Jeannine about the difference being in recovery made in two life experiences, a birthday in 2010 and 2021.2021-07-2222 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Spiritually Bankrupt” Jeannine, Oceanside CA July 2013Jeannine and Kim talk about Jeannine’s time spent squatting in an abandoned house, and how the AA third step prayer changed her life. Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?utm_medium=copy_link Follow us on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdqfRBrL/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCuLGS4SAP3DqoJ8hChwYcuA2021-07-1554 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Covered in blood in the bathroom.” Maggie L, Richmond, VA May 5, 2016At 23 years old, Maggie was living in a motel, prostituting to maintain a years long heroin and crack addiction. She had been in and out of 20 rehabs in one year and believed herself to be completely hopeless. In this episode, Maggie tells Kim and Jeannine about the days leading up to May 5, 2016, which was her last use.2021-05-1057 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Detox Discovery” Jeannine, San Diego, CA April 2012Jeannine shares about her first experience with detox and rehab and the insight that arose from those environments. Connect with the show!! https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?igshid=17s6b8hkzvhi12021-04-221h 12Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Soberevolution” Austin C. Columbus, OH April 10, 2013In today’s episode, Jeannine and Kim interview Austin Cooper, founder and creator of the social media platform ”Soberevolution,” an Instagram community started by Austin with the goal of spreading positivity and information about recovery and mental health. Austin also co-created the sobriety app “Reframe,” available through the link in his Instagram bio. Austin shares with Jeannine and Kim what the last days of his drinking looked like, and where he is now. Connect with Austin: https://instagram.com/soberevolution?igshid=mm8cid8nsytm2021-04-0859 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“I signed for 29 years in prison.” Az F., San Diego, Feb, 1999Jeannine and Kim interview Azraal Ford, who was released four months ago after doing 22 years in the California prison system for assault with a firearm. He shares with us the events of February 1999, which resulted in a 29 year prison sentence. Az describes his evolution through incarceration from an active participant in prison politics, managing a heroin addiction behind bars, and ultimately the transformative experience he had while participating in “Shakespeare in Prison” while in San Quentin. Az has now been sober for 16 years and is committed to sharing his story with others in the hopes of helping and inspiring other addi...2021-03-251h 28Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Two Vicodin at Mile 10” Feb 2018, Calabasas CAIn today’s episode, Jeannine and Kim speak with Dr. Ryan Emery, a principal at an elementary school in Southern California, and a recovering opiate addict. After several injuries stemming from a running career that included sponsorship by Nike, Adidas, Fila and Sketchers, Ryan found himself addicted to pain pills - and his career and reputation as the principal at a high performing, affluent school in Calabasas, CA at risk. Ryan recently celebrated three years of sobriety. Connect with the show: https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?igshid=r15k4v2t2l0k.2021-03-041h 03Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Success is any kind of positive change.” Joe S., NYC, February 1996Kim and Jeannine interview Joe Schrank, a clinical social worker who describes himself as an “advocate for the entire spectrum of how people improve in recovery.” Also the co-host of the podcast, “Rehab Confidential,” and frequent contributor to the Huffington Post, Salon, Daily Beast and The Fix news, Joe provides a different view of recovery, specifically the complex and controversial spectrum of harm reduction in the treatment of addiction. Connect with the show: https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?igshid=1u21bip2w55ed2021-02-1859 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“We Got This Book.” Eric O, January 2006, ArizonaJeannine and Kim interview Eric O., just after he celebrated 15 years of sobriety on Jan 13. This is episode is filled with eloquent insight into the alcoholic/addict mindset and behavior, and the solution he has found through the 12 step recovery process.
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2021-02-041h 08Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Bank Robbery” Tommy D, San Diego, CA Jan 2018Jeannine and Kim interview Tommy, who shares about the events of Jan 3, 2018, when he robbed a bank and took police on a high speed chase. Connect with the show: https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?igshid=1ew1fje8rd0eg Connect with Jeannine: https://instagram.com/jeanninecoulter?igshid=1953g3d6a2foz Or: https://www.chasingheroine.com/2021-01-211h 19Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Three Dog(house) Night” Jeannine, Oceanside, Jan, 2015Jeannine and Kim are releasing a special episode today to celebrate Jeannine’s sixth year of sobriety. Jeannine recounts the story of her last few days of using and what transpired in the early days of her recovery. Connect with the show: https://www.chasingheroine.com/ https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?igshid=1bih7e33s2et0 Connect with Jeannine: https://instagram.com/jeanninecoulter?igshid=pi0ggox6yp72021-01-151h 16Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“December DV (yup, another one)” Amy D, West Hollywood, CA, Dec 25 2011Jeannine and Kim interview Amy Dresner, a recovering addict, comedian, author of “My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean,” and podcast co-host of “Rehab Confidential.” On Christmas Day, 2011, Amy was arrested for felony domestic violence with a deadly weapon and sentenced to 240 hours of community service that changed her life. Connect with the show: https://instagram.com/chasingheroine?igshid=tztcj72h2pya Connect with Amy: https://instagram.com/amydresner?igshid=16f39s31z0sjc Connect with Jeannine: https://instagram.com/jeanninecoulter?igshid=n47wxsq9q4682021-01-071h 06Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“December DV” Jeannine, Vista, CA Dec 2012Jeannine shares a story that happened in December of 2012 while still in active addiction. Connect with the show: https://www.chasingheroine.com. https://www.instagram.com/chasingheroine/ Connect with Jeannine: https://www.instagram.com/jeanninecoulter/?hl=en2020-12-2448 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Christmas Car Jacking” Rachael J, Dec 2010, San Diego, CAToday Jeannine and Kim interview Jeannine’s sponsor, Rachael, about an incident that ended in a felony attempted car jacking and where Rachael is now with eight years clean and sober. Follow the show on Instagram @chasingheroine @jeanninecoulter @studiocybrid and on TikTok @chasingheroine https://www.chasingheroine.com/2020-12-1057 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“GTA in SLC” Brad J., Utah, Nov. 20 2012Today Jeannine and Kim interview Brad Jensen, aka, @thesoberbodybuilder about an incident when he accidentally ran a police car off the road in a stolen vehicle. Brad was subsequently arrested and facing Grand Theft Auto charges. That was Brad’s last arrest, and last use of any kind altering substance after a decade long addiction. Now the founder and CEO of Key Nutrition in Draper, Utah, Brad has eight years of continuous sobriety. Brad chats with Kim and Jeannine about his journey, and the growth and gratitude he’s found as a direct result of his addiction. https://keynutrition.com/ @thes...2020-11-271h 10Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Election Night Faux-verdose” Jeannine, Venice, CA 2008Jeannine and Kim talk about an event in Jeannine’s life on Nov 4, 2008, the night of the Obama/McCain election in the United States. Jeannine also decides she has just coined the term “faux-verdose,” you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out what that means! Connect with your hosts on Instagram: @chasingheroine @jeanninecoulter @studiocybrid or online at https://www.studiocybrid.com/ or https://www.chasingheroine.com/2020-11-121h 04Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“The leader must be the example.” Jenny Schatzle, Santa Barbara, CA Oct 2012Today Kim and Jeannine interview Jenny Schatzle, a fitness instructor and studio owner, published author, two time Ted talk speaker, mother of three year old twins and alcoholic in recovery. This episode evolves into a conversation beyond recovery, and gets into the exhausting cycle of binge eating and dieting - a cycle that often plagues those newly in recovery, and many non-addict/alcoholics as well. To connect with Jeannine: Instagram @jeanninecoulter @studiocybrid or @chasingheroine https://www.studiocybrid.com/ https://www.chasingheroine.com/ To connect with our guest, Jenny Schatzle Instagram @jennyschatzle2020-10-291h 05Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Chris’s Day of Poop” Chris S, October 2001, Hollywood, CAJeannine and Kim interview Chris Stewart, a former homeless heroin addict and alcoholic, turned bestselling author, motivational speaker and substance abuse counselor. Chris tells us about his “Day of Crap,” in Hollywood in October of 2001, vs where he is now, and what he learned.2020-10-1558 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Tracks & tracks.” Jeannine, September 2013, Vista, CA”Jeannine and Kim begin taking listener questions, and discuss an incident in September of 2013, when Jeannine “escaped” a detox facility, but ultimately returned.
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2020-10-011h 09Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“OD at the Wheel” Tommy D, Sept 2013, Vista, CA”Jeannine and Kim interview their first guest, Tommy, who shares his story of overdosing while driving , the subsequent DUI and criminal charges he faced, vs where his life is now and they all three discuss the possible growth and gratitude opportunities that came out of the incident.
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2020-09-0344 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and Sobriety“Strong Arm Robbery” Jeannine, Aug 5, 2013, Carlsbad, CA Episode 1Jeannine and Kim discuss the events of Jeannine’s last arrest, in August of 2013, in which she was charged with strongarm robbery, and explore the lessons and realizations that arose from that incident.
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2020-08-1649 minChasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyIntro to Chasing Heroine: “On this Day” Recovery PodcastMeet Jeannine and Kim, your podcast co-hosts. Jeannine is an addict/alcoholic in recovery and Kim is an LMFT who has been practicing for fifteen years. Today they will explain the purpose and intention of the show.
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