Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#199 Joni G.
#199 Joni G.
#199 Joni G.
Friday 14th November 2014
Joni G. discusses her battle with addiction, prison time, and journey to becoming a counselor on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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127 minutes
Hopeful
Encouraging
Empowering
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Authentic
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Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Joni G.'s Rollercoaster: From Addiction to Advocacy
"It was lonely, it was empty, it was unsustainable, yeah, and exhausting and selfish and lonely, and all those things." - Joni G. on addiction
Picture this: a life turned upside down by addiction, then pieced back together with resilience and hope. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', Joni G. opens up about her tumultuous journey with cocaine and speed, drugs that once made her feel invincible but left her in shambles. She candidly discusses how addiction warped her self-image and led her down a dark path, culminating in a stint in prison. But Joni's story doesn't end there.
From the depths of despair, she found a way to rebuild her life. Now a certified drug and alcohol counselor, she's studying to become a Marriage and Family Therapist, using her experiences to help others navigate their own struggles. Joni emphasizes the power of community and connection in recovery, offering a beacon of hope for those facing similar battles.
Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and why she believes that no matter how low you sink, there's always a way back up.