Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
From shooting heroin at THIRTEEN and smoking crack in airplane bathrooms, to Kundalini yoga and 20 years clean - the wild story of Erin Khar and how her son saved her life
From shooting heroin at THIRTEEN and smoking crack in airplane bathrooms, to Kundalini yoga and 20 years clean - the wild story of Erin Khar and how her son saved her life
From shooting heroin at THIRTEEN and smoking crack in airplane bathrooms, to Kundalini yoga and 20 years clean - the wild story of Erin Khar and how her son saved her life
Thursday 1st June 2023
Join Jeannine and Erin Khar as they discuss Erin's journey from teenage heroin use to 20 years clean, offering hope and insights into addiction recovery.
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100 minutes
Raw
Eye-opening
Inspiring
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Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Erin Khar shares her candid and unfiltered account of addiction, from early drug use to chaotic relationships
- The impact of early childhood trauma on addiction and recovery is explored, shedding light on the deep-seated roots of substance abuse
- Erin's journey to finding peace and acceptance through yoga and meditation showcases the transformative power of holistic healing
- The discussion addresses societal influences that contribute to the normalization of drug use, particularly among teenagers
- Recovery is presented as a unique and personal journey, defying traditional narratives and emphasizing individual paths to healing
Recovery doesn't have to look like any one thing. I don't care if somebody is on Suboxone for the rest of their lives. I mean, not that she's, I shouldn't say she's happy. And like, it's like, I think that sometimes people feel threatened if they think that like they want recovery to be in a box because they're afraid that if it's not that they might slip outside of that box and that might fuck them up and it might that's why it shouldn't it's really like an individual thing
Ever wondered how someone can go from shooting heroin at thirteen to celebrating two decades of sobriety? In this episode, Jeannine sits down with Erin Khar, an author whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Erin opens up about her tumultuous journey through addiction, starting from her early teenage years when she first tried heroin, to the chaos of young adulthood marked by smoking crack in airplane bathrooms.
It's a raw and eye-opening discussion that doesn't shy away from the dark corners of addiction. Erin also talks about how the birth of her son became a pivotal moment in her life, leading her down the path of recovery. The conversation touches on the toxic relationships that often accompany addiction and how these relationships can complicate the journey to sobriety.
Erin's story is a powerful reminder that addiction doesn't discriminate; it can affect anyone, regardless of their background or social status. She shares how holistic practices like Kundalini yoga and meditation played a crucial role in her healing process. Erin's candidness offers hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction, emphasizing that recovery is a deeply personal journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of addiction and the various paths to recovery.