From Raves to Recovery: Jessy Shapouri's Wild Journey
Episode Overview
Jessy Shapouri's wild journey from addiction to sobriety. Facing three years in prison and overcoming it. Getting sober through Zoom meetings while on house arrest. Owning a sober living facility and living a full life. The importance of choosing faith over fear.
Both fear and faith require you to believe in something you can't see. So you can just choose faith instead.
Ever wondered how someone can go from high-speed chases and underground poker games to living a sober, fulfilling life? Jessy Shapouri's story is one you won't want to miss. In this episode of the Chasing Heroine podcast, Jessy shares her wild journey from being the 'Persian Kitten' at raves to facing three years in prison. Jessy’s experiences are filled with intense highs and lows, including an overdose while on house arrest and getting sober through Zoom meetings during the pandemic.
Now, she owns a sober living facility and enjoys snowboarding and travelling. Jessy’s tale is not just about the chaos of addiction but also about the resilience and determination it takes to turn life around. She even broke her leg snowboarding just before this interview, showing she's still living life to the fullest despite her past. Jeannine Coulter Lindgren, the host, brings out Jessy’s vibrant personality and tough spirit, making this episode both entertaining and inspiring.
If you're looking for a story that combines humour, drama, and hope, this one's for you. Tune in to hear how Jessy managed to rebuild her life and why she believes in choosing faith over fear.