Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
High School Expulsion for Terroristic Threats! Sober at 18, Married with Kids by 23...to Surviving a Divorce and Dating in Sobriety, Eating Disorder Treatment, Friendship Amends and New Beginnings
High School Expulsion for Terroristic Threats! Sober at 18, Married with Kids by 23...to Surviving a Divorce and Dating in Sobriety, Eating Disorder Treatment, Friendship Amends and New Beginnings
High School Expulsion for Terroristic Threats! Sober at 18, Married with Kids by 23...to Surviving a Divorce and Dating in Sobriety, Eating Disorder Treatment, Friendship Amends and New Beginnings
Thursday 29th August 2024
Ivey shares her journey from high school expulsion to sobriety, marriage, and motherhood. A raw and honest look at recovery and new beginnings.
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125 minutes
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Author:
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Ivey's journey from high school expulsion to early sobriety.
- Challenges of maintaining sobriety through marriage and divorce.
- Struggles with dating in sobriety and making amends with friends.
- Impact of childhood trauma on addiction and recovery.
- Finding new beginnings and hope in the recovery journey.
I woke up in my ex-boyfriend's bedroom, in his shower, fully undressed with a condom next to me.
If you're navigating the choppy waters of sobriety and heartbreak, this episode of 'Chasing Heroine' is a must-listen. Jeannine Coulter Lindgren sits down with her long-time friend Ivey, who shares her rollercoaster journey from high school expulsion to early sobriety, marriage, and motherhood, all by the age of 23. Ivey’s story is a raw and honest account of the struggles and triumphs she faced along the way.
She opens up about her early drug use, getting sober at just 18, and the challenges of maintaining sobriety through marriage and eventual divorce by 27. Her candid reflections on dating in sobriety, battling an eating disorder, and making amends with friends are both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Ivey’s vulnerability shines as she recounts her childhood experiences, including the impact of losing her great-grandmother and the strain of having a tough relationship with her mother.
These formative years set the stage for her struggles with addiction and her eventual path to recovery. Through it all, Ivey remains resilient, finding new beginnings and forging meaningful connections along the way. Jeannine’s compassionate interviewing style helps bring out the best in Ivey’s storytelling. The episode is a testament to the power of honesty and vulnerability in recovery. Whether you’re in early recovery or have been sober for years, Ivey’s journey offers valuable insights and encouragement.
Tune in to hear how Ivey navigated these life-changing experiences and emerged stronger on the other side. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, there is hope for a brighter future.