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Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

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  • Dopey 495: Smoking Crack, Drunk and Homeless to Cookie Millionaire -Janie (Deegan)'s Life Changing Baked Goods, Crack, Booze, Recovery

Dopey 495: Smoking Crack, Drunk and Homeless to Cookie Millionaire -Janie (Deegan)'s Life Changing Baked Goods, Crack, Booze, Recovery

Friday 6th September 2024

Join Janie Deegan on Dopey as she shares her journey from addiction and homelessness to creating a successful cookie business.
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151 minutes
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Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
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Dave and Chris
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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From Homeless to Cookie Millionaire: Janie Deegan's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Janie Deegan shares her journey from addiction and homelessness to starting a successful cookie business.
  • Her story highlights the importance of second chances and personal transformation.
  • The episode includes various voicemails and emails from the Dopey community.
  • Janie discusses the pivotal moments that led her to recovery.
  • Humour and heartfelt messages are intertwined throughout the episode.
"I get to wake up being 100% me or at least trying to be 100% the real Janie"
Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as Janie Deegan, the founder of Janie's Life-Changing Baked Goods, shares her incredible journey from the depths of addiction to sweet success. In this episode of Dopey, Janie opens up about her past struggles with crack and alcohol, her experiences of being homeless in New York, and how she turned her life around by baking cookies. Her story is filled with raw honesty, heartbreaking lows, and ultimately, a heartwarming transformation.
You'll hear about her rock-bottom moments, the pivotal points that led her to recovery, and the creation of her thriving cookie business. The episode also features various voicemails and emails from the Dopey community, adding a mix of humour and heartfelt messages. Don't miss this inspiring tale of redemption and resilience – it's a testament to the power of second chances.