Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#546 Best Of - Jamie aka Jimmy Franzo
#546 Best Of - Jamie aka Jimmy Franzo
#546 Best Of - Jamie aka Jimmy Franzo
Friday 2nd July 2021
Jamie Franzo recounts his journey from childhood trauma to overcoming addiction and repairing family bonds on Mental Illness Happy Hour.
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98 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
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Paul Gilmartin
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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!Jamie Franzo's Raw Journey: From Kidnapping to Redemption
I feel that I have experienced a deliverance, that I feel chosen, I feel picked.
Picture this: you're 13, and a motorcycle gang kidnaps you. That's just the beginning of Jamie Franzo's tumultuous life. In this gripping episode of Mental Illness Happy Hour, Jamie, also known as Jimmy Franzo, opens up about his rollercoaster journey from childhood trauma to redemption. Host Paul Gilmartin guides us through Jamie's incredible story, starting with his early experiences of violence and fear.
As Jamie grew older, he found success as a South Beach nightclub owner, but it came at a steep price. His ego soared, and soon, cocaine and heroin became his crutches. The drugs didn't just wreck his health; they tore apart his family life too. Jamie lost custody of his sons and hit rock bottom. But this isn't just a tale of despair. Jamie's story takes a hopeful turn as he shares his path to recovery.
Determined to mend the broken pieces of his life, he sought help and began the arduous process of overcoming addiction. One of the most moving parts of this episode is Jamie's effort to rebuild his relationship with his sons. His candid reflections on fatherhood and the impact of addiction on family dynamics are both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Jamie's journey underscores the importance of seeking help and the power of resilience.
He admits that asking for help was one of the hardest yet most powerful things he's ever done. Alongside Jamie's story, the episode also touches on coping with shyness and self-hatred, offering listeners a space to reflect on their own struggles. If you're looking for a story that combines raw honesty with a message of hope, this episode is a must-listen.