Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 145 - As a Praised Leader in the Field Jorja Secretly Battled Cross Addiction.
Ep 145 - As a Praised Leader in the Field Jorja Secretly Battled Cross Addiction.
Ep 145 - As a Praised Leader in the Field Jorja Secretly Battled Cross Addiction.
Sunday 21st April 2024
Jorja Jamison shares her hidden struggle with cross-addiction and the power of self-compassion in recovery on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Episode Overview
- Jorja Jamison's journey of battling cross-addiction while excelling in her career
- The importance of self-acceptance and self-compassion in recovery
- Reflections on the roots of addiction and the complexities of the recovery process
- Embracing grace and integrity in the journey towards healing
- Insights on the family dynamics and professional challenges in addiction
When you're green, you're growing, when you're ripe, you're rotting. What do you want to be? I want to be green.
Imagine being praised as a rising star in your field while secretly battling your own demons. In this compelling episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson wraps up her series of conversations with Jorja Jamison, an addiction psychologist who lived this very reality. Jorja's story is a gripping tale of duality—excelling in her career while privately spiraling into addiction.
She shares the painful journey of maintaining a facade of competence while struggling with cross-addiction, and how everything eventually came crashing down. Through heartfelt dialogue, Jorja opens up about the roots of her addiction, the paradoxes she faced in recovery, and the transformative power of self-compassion and integrity. This episode is a raw, honest look at the complexities of addiction and recovery, shedding light on the importance of grace and self-acceptance in healing.