Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep2 – What’s the Deal with Jason Polk?
Ep2 – What’s the Deal with Jason Polk?
Ep2 – What’s the Deal with Jason Polk?
Monday 26th November 2018
Jason Polk discusses his 20-year battle with addiction and his journey to peace on the 'Untoxicated Podcast'.
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36 minutes
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Thought-provoking
Raw
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Motivational
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Jason Polk: A 20-Year Battle with Addiction and the Path to Peace
I feel like I have the tools to deal with life, but in a way I'm kind of shooting myself in the foot in order to feel better in the moment at the expense of getting better, and I feel like that's something we always got to continue to learn as well.
What happens when an innocent sip of alcohol spirals into a two-decade struggle with addiction? In this gripping episode of the 'Untoxicated Podcast', hosts Sheri and Matt Salis sit down with Jason Polk to unravel his harrowing yet hopeful journey. From dabbling in alcohol to diving deep into weed, hallucinogens, cocaine, and eventually pornography, Jason's story is a stark reminder of how quickly addiction can escalate.
But it's not just about the substances; it's about the relentless quest for peace that eluded him for 20 years. Jason opens up about the constant tug-of-war between his addictive behaviors and his Zen practice, painting a vivid picture of the challenges in reconciling spirituality with addiction. This episode doesn't shy away from the gritty details—Jason's struggle for social acceptance, the moment he recognized his addiction, and the arduous road to sobriety are all laid bare.
As Sheri and Matt guide this raw conversation, Jason's honesty and vulnerability shine through, offering listeners a powerful message of hope and resilience. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting a loved one through recovery, Jason's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for change and healing.