Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
179 Odyssey House Journals - Jason Scott
179 Odyssey House Journals - Jason Scott
179 Odyssey House Journals - Jason Scott
Friday 31st January 2025
Jason Scott shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction with the help of Odyssey House's therapeutic community.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Raw
Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- Jason began using drugs at age nine and battled addiction for decades.
- His parents' tough love played a crucial role in his decision to seek help.
- The therapeutic community model at Odyssey House emphasizes peer accountability.
- Managing emotions is key to Jason's recovery process.
- Jason aims to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Substance Use Disorder Counselor.
I'm surprised I'm alive. I just got lucky.
In this gripping episode of Odyssey House Journals, Jason Scott shares his remarkable journey from addiction to recovery. Hosted by TV news legend Randall Carlisle and co-host Nicole Slack, the episode offers a candid look at Jason's life, starting with his first encounter with drugs at the tender age of nine. Jason's story is a testament to resilience as he navigated through years of substance abuse involving alcohol, cocaine, meth, heroin, and fentanyl.
His candid reflection on how he managed to survive and turn his life around at the age of 40 is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. He credits his recovery to learning how to control his emotions and the tough love shown by his parents, who threw him out and called the police when they had enough. The episode dives deep into the therapeutic community (TC) model at Odyssey House, where clients help each other stay accountable.
Jason explains how this peer-driven approach helped him understand his behaviours and correct his actions. One memorable incident involving a yellow light becomes a metaphor for the importance of managing emotions and accepting responsibility. Jason's plans for the future include becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and eventually a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Sudsy), aiming to give back to the community that helped him.
His story is a powerful reminder of the complexities of addiction and the strength required to overcome it. If you're looking for an honest, raw, and ultimately hopeful narrative, this episode is a must-listen.