Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
#083 - Take Action with Shana Vander Kooy
#083 - Take Action with Shana Vander Kooy
#083 - Take Action with Shana Vander Kooy
Thursday 28th October 2021
Join Jason and Alex on 'Let The Journey Begin' as they chat with Shana Vander Kooy about her path from addiction to creating the Helpful Hats Project.
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Get the buttons here!Shana Vander Kooy's Journey from Partying to Purpose on Let The Journey Begin
We have to be prepared for it, because I think that the undertow is what's going to come back in The Next Two To Five Years, and we're going to even have a bigger outlash from this. I don't want to see this turn into another form of the addiction epidemic that we've been dealing with, in that the stigma has created walls so high that the topic has been buried because nobody wants to address it or talk about it.
What happens when a small-town girl with big dreams collides with the fast-paced lifestyle of New York City? In this episode of 'Let The Journey Begin', Jason and Alex sit down with Shana Vander Kooy, the founder of the Helpful Hats Project. Shana's story is one of transformation, resilience, and finding purpose. Growing up in a rural farm community, she always felt destined for more.
Her ticket out was a scholarship to play collegiate softball in New York City, but with the bright lights came exposure to drugs, alcohol, and non-stop partying. Shana's journey didn't stop there. She moved to the West Coast, where her partying continued until she hit a crucial turning point. It was the desire to start a family with her wife that made her realize she needed help.
She admitted herself into detox, knowing she had to be present for her future children. Shana, Jason, and Alex discuss how supportive the recovery community can be, emphasizing that despite our differences, many share similar stories of struggle and triumph. Today, Shana is not just sober but also a beacon of hope for others through her Helpful Hats Project. She shares her insights on mental health, the impact of the pandemic on addiction, and the importance of support systems.
The episode wraps up on an uplifting note, highlighting the power of community and resources like the Clubhouse app in spreading hope and support. Tune in to hear Shana's compelling story of self-discovery and the steps she took to transform her life. It's a conversation that promises to resonate with anyone who's faced similar challenges or knows someone who has.