Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
Fall In Love With I Don't Know (feat. Joslyn Defreece) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast Ep. #165
Fall In Love With I Don't Know (feat. Joslyn Defreece) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast Ep. #165
Fall In Love With I Don't Know (feat. Joslyn Defreece) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast Ep. #165
Thursday 8th August 2024
Join Patrick Custer as he talks with Joslyn Defreece about her journey through addiction, eating disorders, and discovering her true identity as a trans woman.
56 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is not a straight line but a series of ups and downs.
- Internal battles and societal pressures can complicate the recovery process.
- Self-love and acceptance are crucial for healing.
- Sharing personal stories can offer hope and encouragement to others.
- It's never too late to start loving yourself.
I was free from all the voices that I had had since I was a young kid of, like, that pressure.
In this heart-wrenching episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer sits down with Joslyn Defreece, a trans rights activist, actress, and writer. Joslyn shares her turbulent journey through addiction, eating disorders, and the discovery of her true identity as a trans woman. Her story is raw and real, shedding light on the often chaotic path to recovery. Joslyn opens up about the struggles she faced, from abusing laxatives and dealing with suicidal thoughts to finding solace in her true self.
She candidly discusses the internal battles and societal pressures that led her to suppress her identity and how these struggles intertwined with her addiction and eating disorder. Joslyn's narrative is a powerful reminder that recovery is not a straight line but a series of ups and downs. Her resilience shines through as she talks about the importance of self-love and acceptance in her healing process. By sharing her story, Joslyn offers hope and encouragement to anyone facing similar challenges.
This episode is a must-listen for those seeking inspiration and understanding in their own recovery journey.