Since Right Now
Since Right Now
Episode 1528: Ivana Grahovac / Transforming Youth Recovery
Episode 1528: Ivana Grahovac / Transforming Youth Recovery
Episode 1528: Ivana Grahovac / Transforming Youth Recovery
Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Ivana Grahovac discusses her journey from heroin addiction to leading Transforming Youth Recovery, focusing on community support and collegiate programs.
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Get the buttons here!Ivana Grahovac: From Heroin Addiction to Championing Youth Recovery
I wasn't even trying to stay clean because I had not. I was in so much shame and so much self-loathing because I had no idea why I couldn't stop and I didn't see anything reflected to me in general society in general, media, in the culture at large, pulling me forward and saying: yes, you can recover and your life is going to be a thousand times more exciting and meaningful than it ever even was before you started to use drugs, because that's what recovery brings into your life.
Imagine wrapping up a prestigious White House internship only to find yourself spiraling into heroin addiction. That’s the stark reality Ivana Grahovac faced, and in this episode of 'Since Right Now', she opens up about her tumultuous journey from addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for young people in recovery. As the executive director of Transforming Youth Recovery, Ivana shares the raw and unfiltered challenges she encountered as a college student battling addiction.
She talks candidly about the overwhelming shame and self-loathing that kept her from seeking help for so long. But Ivana's story doesn't end in despair; it's a powerful testament to resilience and transformation. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the critical role of community and support in recovery. Ivana delves into the mission of Transforming Youth Recovery, shedding light on their efforts to implement collegiate recovery programs on campuses across the country.
Despite the hurdles, her unwavering commitment to spreading awareness and fostering positive change shines through. Ivana’s passion for recovery is palpable, as she describes how finding sobriety brought excitement and meaning back into her life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and insight into the transformative power of recovery. Tune in to hear Ivana's compelling story and learn about the vital work being done to support young people on their path to sobriety.