Mind Over Matter: Genera Fields' Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
She pulled out a dictionary- my kid's dictionary- with pictures, and she had the word alcoholic and she said she read it to me and she said: janera, do you know what this means? It was: oh well, I'm gonna make him better.
Genera Fields kicks off the 'Girls Who Smoked' podcast with a deeply personal narrative that explores addiction from a unique perspective. In this episode, titled 'Addiction is a Thinking Disease', Genera dives into her own recovery journey, starting from her childhood experiences that shaped her emotional intelligence and led to marijuana use and alcohol abuse. She opens up about how grief and major life transitions played a pivotal role in her struggles and eventual path to sobriety.
Genera's candid storytelling highlights the importance of a strong support system, including collegiate recovery meetings and her faith in a higher power. This episode is not just about the battle against substances but also about changing the way one thinks to foster long-term recovery. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation that offers hope and practical insights for anyone navigating their own recovery journey.