Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
#077 - Gateway with Kristina Padilla
#077 - Gateway with Kristina Padilla
#077 - Gateway with Kristina Padilla
Thursday 16th September 2021
Kristina Padilla discusses her journey from addiction and gang life to becoming an advocate for recovery on 'Let The Journey Begin'.
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Get the buttons here!Kristina Padilla: From Addiction to Advocacy
I don't say that what has happened to me has not made me the passionate person, to want to go in the field of masters- my master's in counseling, psychology, with the emphasis of marriage and family therapy, to help other people.
Imagine feeling so lost that you turn to gangs and drugs just to find a sense of belonging. That's exactly what Kristina Padilla faced in her teenage years. In this episode of 'Let The Journey Begin', hosts Hilary Roberts and Jason Wahler sit down with Kristina, now the Vice President of Education and Strategic Development for the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals, to hear her incredible story of transformation.
Kristina opens up about how her desire to fit in led her down a dark path, culminating in a life-changing overdose that made her rethink everything. She talks candidly about that pivotal moment when she woke up surrounded by paramedics, realizing she no longer wanted to be shackled by addiction. Today, Kristina uses her past experiences to inspire others, especially those in the prison system.
She shares how her background helps her connect with inmates, showing them that their past doesn't define their future. Her story is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, redemption and healing are always possible. Tune in to hear Kristina's journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for many.