Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
256 - NICOLE OBRIGAVITCH
256 - NICOLE OBRIGAVITCH
256 - NICOLE OBRIGAVITCH
Friday 21st June 2024
Nicole Obrigavitch shares her journey from crown prosecutor to addiction and recovery advocate, offering hope and insights into overcoming life's challenges.
62 minutes
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Honest
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About this podcast
Author:
Chuck LaFlange
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Nicole shares her journey from being a crown prosecutor to struggling with addiction.
- She discusses the emotional impact of relapse and grieving clean time.
- Finding a higher power played a crucial role in her recovery.
- Nicole highlights systemic issues within the justice system affecting women.
- Her work with the Elizabeth Fry Society focuses on supporting women in recovery.
I woke up on my birthday grieving my clean time like I was grieving somebody I love.
In this episode of the Ashes to Awesome Podcast - Rising in Recovery, Chuck LaFlange sits down with Nicole Obrigavitch, a woman whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. From her beginnings as a crown prosecutor to her struggles with addiction and eventual incarceration, Nicole's journey is filled with twists and turns that lead to her inspiring recovery and current work with the Elizabeth Fry Society.
The conversation starts right where Nicole's recovery began, skipping over the old war stories to dive straight into the heart of her transformation. She opens up about her relapse on her birthday, the devastating grief she felt over losing her clean time, and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace recovery fully. Nicole also shares her experiences with the justice system, both as a prosecutor and as an inmate, shedding light on the systemic issues that many women face.
Her candid discussion about finding a higher power while incarcerated and the importance of humility and vulnerability in her recovery journey is both eye-opening and moving. Nicole's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of support systems in overcoming addiction. Her current role with the Elizabeth Fry Society allows her to give back to the community by helping other women navigate the criminal justice system and find their own paths to recovery.
If you're looking for a podcast episode that offers raw honesty, hope, and practical insights into the recovery process, this one is a must-listen. Nicole's journey is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, there is always a way back up.