Sherry Hoppen

She Surrenders - The Podcast

Sherry Hoppen

  • From Personal Struggles to Inspiring a Community: Jared Zimmerman's Journey with Mental Health and Addiction

From Personal Struggles to Inspiring a Community: Jared Zimmerman's Journey with Mental Health and Addiction

Sunday 3rd December 2023

Join Jared Zimmerman as he shares his journey from heartbreak to healing, offering hope and resilience through faith and community.
47 minutes
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She Surrenders - The Podcast
Author:
Sherry Hoppen
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Sobriety Success Stories
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Jared Zimmerman's Journey: From Heartbreak to Healing

Episode Overview

  • Jared shares his raw and heart-wrenching journey through mental health struggles and addiction, from the loss of his brother to his own battle
  • The podcast highlights the importance of seeking help and finding support in the darkest of times
  • Jared's unwavering faith and determination have led him to a place of healing and transformation
  • The episode explores the concept of addition by subtraction and the ripple effect of helping others
  • Jared's story serves as a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, offering hope to those facing similar struggles
A lot of people, when they're wanting to make a change, whether it's sobriety or even just healthy habits, eating healthier, or getting active or whatever it may be, the change that you're wanting to do, so many people think that they have to add something. And it's like, I don't know if you've ever had people ask you, like, what can I start doing? What can I start doing? We think we have to add more to our plate when a lot of times it's actually addition by subtraction where it's like, I don't know, but you have a story and you have the ability to connect with people and the ability to help people. If you can help one person who's to say that because you helped that person, because you came alongside them and gave them help and lifted them up and strengthened them, that they don't go on to help 10 people, and those people don't go on to help 100 people; it's a ripple effect. So that's really what we're doing and what we're starting.
Imagine losing a brother to suicide and then battling the depths of alcohol addiction. That's the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Jared Zimmerman, who shares his story with raw honesty in this episode. Jared's life has been a tapestry of pain, resilience, and ultimate recovery. Despite the heartache, he has found strength in faith and community, transforming his personal struggles into a source of hope for others.
Raised in a tight-knit 'grove family', Jared and his wife Summer have faced unimaginable challenges, yet they stand as living testimonies to the power of faith and support. Their story is a reminder that even in the most beautiful settings, heartache can find its way in. Through candid conversations, Jared discusses the impact of his brother's suicide, the stigma surrounding mental health, and his own battle with addiction.
His journey is not just about personal recovery but also about inspiring a community to seek help and support one another. If you're looking for a story that combines raw emotion with unwavering faith, this episode is a must-listen.