James Leonard & Timmy Long
James Leonard & Timmy Long
#114 Counsellor Joanne O'Dwyer talks about her life in addiction, mental health & recovery
#114 Counsellor Joanne O'Dwyer talks about her life in addiction, mental health & recovery
#114 Counsellor Joanne O'Dwyer talks about her life in addiction, mental health & recovery
Friday 5th August 2022
Counsellor Joanne O'Dwyer talks about her journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and recovery on 'The Two Norries'.
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Get the buttons here!Joanne O'Dwyer: A Journey from Addiction to Recovery on The Two Norries
You know, it's about everything else that you put around you. You have to look at recovery along a continuum from the day you decide you want a better life to the day you die and everybody is involved.
What happens when life's hardships push someone to the brink, but they find a way back to hope and healing? In this compelling episode of 'The Two Norries', James Leonard and Timmy Long welcome Counsellor Joanne O'Dwyer from the Red Door Project. Joanne opens up about her turbulent journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and the long road to recovery.
Her story isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about the resilience of the human spirit and the vital role of community support. Joanne’s candid reflections on her childhood, marked by constant moving and medication, reveal how early experiences can shape one's mental health and lead to substance abuse. Her descent into heroin and cocaine addiction, dropping out of college, and engaging in criminal activities eventually led her to prison. Yet, Joanne's story doesn't end there.
With sheer determination, she sought therapy and embraced self-help practices to rebuild her life. She emphasizes that recovery is an ongoing process, where community support and compassion are key. Joanne also tackles the stigma around addiction, urging for a more understanding and supportive approach. 'The Two Norries' offers a safe space for such raw and honest conversations, making this episode a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or mental health issues.
Joanne’s story is a beacon of hope, demonstrating that with the right support, recovery is possible.