John Giordano
John Giordano
From Playboy to Professor - Jo Weatherford's Journey Through Addiction
From Playboy to Professor - Jo Weatherford's Journey Through Addiction
From Playboy to Professor - Jo Weatherford's Journey Through Addiction
Friday 7th June 2024
Jo Weatherford shares her journey from Hollywood's wild parties to becoming an addiction expert. A story of transformation, resilience, and hope.
53 minutes
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Informative
Hopeful
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John Giordano
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Jo Weatherford shares her transition from a Hollywood model to an addiction specialist.
- Highlights the importance of addressing root causes of addiction.
- Discusses innovative treatments like Ibogaine and other plant medicines.
- Emphasises self-love and compassion in the recovery process.
- Offers practical advice for those struggling with addiction.
It's like putting a band-aid on a compound fracture; stopping the substance is just step one.
In this episode of 'Beat Your Addictions', hosts John Giordano and Scott Jones sit down with Jo Weatherford to discuss her extraordinary journey from a glamorous yet troubled life as a Hollywood model to becoming a respected academic and addiction specialist. Jo opens up about her wild days of partying with celebrities, her rock-bottom moment involving an arrest and a failed suicide attempt, and the pivotal decision to turn her life around.
She shares how she returned to school to earn a master’s degree in Human Development and spent over a decade teaching addiction courses at the University of Nevada. Now, she's a renowned TEDx speaker who advocates for non-traditional approaches to tackling addiction. Jo’s story is not just one of personal recovery but also of finding purpose in helping others navigate their struggles.
She talks about the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction and highlights innovative treatments like Ibogaine and other plant medicines. This episode is packed with raw honesty, valuable insights, and practical advice for anyone dealing with addiction or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear Jo's inspiring transformation and learn about the unconventional methods that could offer new hope in the battle against addiction.
Don't miss out on this riveting conversation that promises to leave you feeling motivated and informed.