Nanci Adair
Nanci Adair
Episode 11: Wherever I Go There I Am with guest Natalie Speakman
Episode 11: Wherever I Go There I Am with guest Natalie Speakman
Episode 11: Wherever I Go There I Am with guest Natalie Speakman
Thursday 4th May 2023
Join Nanci Adair and Natalie Speakman as they discuss Natalie's journey from facing prison to finding recovery through spirituality and self-awareness.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Freedom: Natalie Speakman's Journey from Prison to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Natalie Speakman shares her journey from facing 30 years in prison for narcotics charges to battling food addiction
- Insights into the imperceptible shifts that define the path to sobriety
- The transformative power of the 12-step program and embracing service in healing the spirit
The definition of a miracle is something that can't happen until it does.
What happens when you hit rock bottom and then find the strength to climb back up? In this episode of 'Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores', host Nanci Adair sits down with Natalie Speakman, who joins from Bali to share her raw and riveting story of addiction and recovery. Natalie opens up about the dark days when she faced a potential 30-year prison sentence for narcotics charges.
Her tale doesn't stop there; she also grapples with food addiction, vividly describing her constant craving for salty, crunchy, and sugary foods. But it's not all doom and gloom. Natalie recounts a humorous moment from her youth when she was caught with pot in her purse, leading to stints in two very different rehab programs, one of which was Christian-based and anything but fun.
The turning point in her journey came with an almost imperceptible shift in her willingness to change. Natalie attributes her freedom from addiction to a deep spiritual journey and growing self-awareness. Throughout their conversation, Nanci and Natalie delve into the importance of asking for help and the role of service in recovery. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the highs and lows of addiction, offering hope and insight for anyone on a similar path.