Tim Westbrook
Tim Westbrook
Addiction and Recovery
Addiction and Recovery
Addiction and Recovery
Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Alejandra Gastelum reveals her path from trauma and addiction to becoming a recovery coach, highlighting resilience and community support.
59 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!From Shoes to Sobriety: Alejandra Gastelum’s Journey of Transformation
Episode Overview
- Alejandra's journey from trauma and addiction to purposeful recovery
- The pivotal role of community support in sustaining sobriety
- Initiatives to establish a recovery high school for adolescent care and support
- The transformative power of the 12 steps in personal growth and healing
- Alejandra's inspiring resilience and dedication to making a difference
I think everybody literally in this world should do the 12 steps, like as far as making the amends and doing things like that, because what a just weight lifted off of me to clean my side, my side of the street with all these people that I had, you know, I went all the way back to when I was a kid, like somebody, like I stole their little jacket when I was little, you know, I did everybody I could think of, but it was such an awesome just release and free freedom.
Imagine finding your life's purpose in the most unexpected places. In this episode of 'I Love Being Sober', Tim Westbrook sits down with Alejandra Gastelum, a recovery coach specialist whose story is nothing short of inspiring. Alejandra opens up about her journey from a traumatic childhood in Pasadena, California, to becoming a successful shoe designer, and ultimately, to finding her true calling in the world of addiction recovery.
Her candid discussion touches on the highs and lows of her life, including her struggles with addiction and the pivotal moment she decided to get sober. But it doesn't stop there. Alejandra also shares her passion for helping others achieve long-term sobriety through her work at Turning Point Healing Centers and her innovative P.O.W.E.R. Academy. Her dedication to creating a supportive community for those in recovery is truly remarkable.
Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Alejandra's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of community support.