New England Recovery Center
New England Recovery Center
Brittany's Story
Brittany's Story
Brittany's Story
Friday 7th March 2025
Brittany Alene Jimenez shares her inspiring story of overcoming addiction, finding solace in exercise, and pursuing her dreams in healthcare and aviation.
49 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Supportive
Transformative
About this podcast
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New England Recovery Center
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Brittany shares her traumatic childhood experiences and how they influenced her addiction.
- She discusses the importance of exercise and mountain therapy in her recovery.
- Brittany talks about her career aspirations in nursing and aviation.
- She emphasises the role of support systems like AA and ACA in maintaining sobriety.
- Her story highlights the significance of finding a higher power in recovery.
I realized I was getting hooked on coke and I was drinking all the time. And something happened because I threw away the cocaine. I walked away from that relationship and I never looked back
In this episode of Airing Addiction, Brittany Alene Jimenez shares her remarkable journey of recovery and resilience. Co-hosted by Lisa Blanchard and Jesse Chaison of Spectrum Health Systems, the podcast dives into Brittany's life story, beginning with her challenging childhood filled with abuse and trauma. Despite these early hardships, Brittany found solace in the outdoors and exercise, which became crucial elements in her sobriety journey.
She recounts the moment she hit rock bottom and how she decided to turn her life around on July 15, 2020. Brittany's narrative is a testament to the power of determination and support systems in overcoming addiction. She speaks candidly about her experiences in foster care, her battles with alcohol, and the pivotal moments that led her to seek help. Now a pulmonary triage nurse and aspiring pilot, Brittany is committed to her personal growth and professional aspirations.
Her story highlights the importance of finding a higher power and the transformative impact of programs like AA and ACA. Brittany's journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, offering hope to anyone struggling with addiction. Tune in to hear her powerful testimony and learn how she continues to thrive in sobriety.