Dr. Cali Estes

Unpause Your Life

Dr. Cali Estes

  • EP114: Jenna James

EP114: Jenna James

Saturday 15th March 2025

Jenna James shares her journey from personal tragedy to advocacy in this powerful episode of Unpause Your Life.
Explicit
49 minutes
Inspiring
Compassionate
Honest
Supportive
Healing

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Unpause Your Life
Author:
Dr. Cali Estes
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Turning Grief into Advocacy: Jenna James' Journey

Episode Overview

  • Jenna James shares her story of losing her son to fentanyl poisoning.
  • She discusses her journey from addiction to recovery.
  • Jenna highlights the importance of advocacy and spreading awareness through social media.
  • The episode touches on the role of family support in dealing with addiction.
  • Jenna provides insights on turning personal tragedy into a mission to help others.
I know that you think the only person you're hurting right now is yourself, but you're becoming your mum and you're hurting your family
In this heart-wrenching episode of Unpause Your Life, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Jenna James to talk about addiction, recovery, and the devastating loss of her son to fentanyl poisoning. Jenna opens up about how her son's tragic death in 2021 propelled her into advocacy, using social media to spread awareness and support others grappling with grief and addiction.
She shares the raw and emotional journey from her own struggles with addiction to finding a purpose in helping others avoid the same fate. Jenna's story is one of resilience and determination as she navigates the painful path of losing a child and turning that pain into a mission to save lives. You'll also hear about Jenna's quirky home life filled with parrots and dogs, adding a touch of light-heartedness amidst the heavy topic.
This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of community and support in overcoming life's toughest challenges. If you're looking for an episode that combines heartfelt storytelling with practical advice on dealing with addiction and loss, this one's for you.