Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 89. The Journey from Lawyer to Drug Dealer to Recovery Advocate, with Nicole Obrigavitch
Ep 89. The Journey from Lawyer to Drug Dealer to Recovery Advocate, with Nicole Obrigavitch
Ep 89. The Journey from Lawyer to Drug Dealer to Recovery Advocate, with Nicole Obrigavitch
Sunday 10th March 2024
Hear Nicole Obrigavitch's inspiring transformation from lawyer to drug dealer to recovery advocate on 'Behind The Smile' with Ash Butterss.
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Get the buttons here!From Courtrooms to Change: Nicole Obrigavitch’s Remarkable Recovery Journey
Episode Overview
- Nicole's journey from lawyer to drug dealer to recovery advocate
- Challenges faced in addiction, incarceration, and rebuilding life
- Advocacy work supporting women and gender diverse individuals in conflict with the law
- Importance of destigmatizing addiction and raising awareness
- Embracing vulnerability and sharing personal experiences
I think that Narcotics Anonymous absolutely saved my life. The fact that I wasn't able to be transparent about my recovery and the fact that I wasn't able to be transparent about the fact that I had been to prison, I'm pretty sure that that's what led me back out.
Ever wondered how someone goes from being a lawyer to a drug dealer, and then transforms into a beacon of hope for others? In this eye-opening episode of 'Behind The Smile', Ash Butterss sits down with Nicole Obrigavitch, whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Once a practicing lawyer, wife, and mother, Nicole found herself entangled in the dark world of drug dealing, which led to her arrest and a three-year prison sentence. But her story doesn't end there.
Since getting clean and sober in 2018, Nicole has dedicated her life to helping others, particularly women and gender-diverse people who have clashed with the justice system. Now the Executive Director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatoon, she is living proof that recovery is possible, no matter how far you've fallen.
This episode dives into various facets of Nicole's life: from her early exposure to alcohol and subsequent relapse, to her progression into drug trafficking and the harsh realities of incarceration. It also touches on intimate partner violence, systemic racism, and the importance of second chances. Nicole's journey is a testament to resilience, transparency, and accountability. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or know someone who is, her story offers a powerful message of hope and redemption.
Don't miss this chance to hear how one woman turned her life around and is now making a difference in the lives of others.