Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Episode 138: Johnny O
Episode 138: Johnny O
Episode 138: Johnny O
Friday 25th October 2013
Join Paul Gilmartin as he talks with Johnny O about his battles with addiction and mental illness, finding hope through recovery.
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108 minutes
Hopeful
Healing
Empowering
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Raw
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Get the buttons here!Johnny O's Odyssey: From Despair to Hope
I think most of it has to do with the fact that he's so turned on by me.
Ever wondered how someone can bounce back from the depths of addiction and mental illness? In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with his friend Johnny O, who takes us on a raw, gripping journey through his life. At just 17, Johnny found himself in a psychiatric hospital, reeling from a breakup that pushed him to the edge.
His story doesn't stop there—he dives into his battle with crack addiction and the lengths he went to feed his habit, including hustling money in any way he could. But it's not all dark; there's a moment of light in the desert where a dog might have saved his life. Johnny's tale is one of hitting rock bottom and then clawing his way back up through sobriety and recovery.
He opens up about themes like forgiveness, sexual confusion, and the cyclical nature of mental illness. His honesty is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, offering a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar struggles. As Johnny poignantly shares, 'I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I know that today I'm sober and I'm happy'. This episode isn't just a story; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.