Jay Barnard: From Addiction to Advocacy with Hype Recovery
I'm the voice for the voiceless, so that they can get the voice and so that they know that they're not alone.
Ever met someone who turned their life around and then dedicated themselves to helping others do the same? Meet Jay Barnard, also known as Chef Recovery. With over 5000 days of sobriety under his belt, Jay’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of 'The Now What Society', hosts Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy sit down with Jay to chat about his path from addiction to becoming a motivational speaker, celebrity chef, and founder of Hype Recovery.
Jay's story is packed with twists and turns. He talks about how he learned to love himself, which led to finding joy in his personal life, including his beautiful daughter and girlfriend. But Jay didn’t stop there. He launched Hype Recovery, a mental health platform aimed at helping people around the globe. His work as a motivational speaker takes him across Canada and beyond, sharing his message of hope and resilience. The conversation covers a lot of ground.
Jay opens up about the impact of childhood experiences on addiction, the importance of self-love, and the power of community support. He also shares the challenges he faced running a business during the pandemic and how coaching and mentorship have been crucial in his journey. As Jay puts it, 'I'm the voice for the voiceless, so that they can get the voice and so that they know that they're not alone'.
This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, there's always a way to turn things around. Tune in to hear Jay’s incredible story and learn about the transformative power of Hype Recovery.