Jennifer Leone: A Journey from Darkness to Light in Sobriety
Episode Overview
Jennifer's journey from addiction to recovery, starting JSL Recovery and launching Jenny's Sober Lifestyle podcast The impact of childhood trauma and early experiences with drugs like Adderall and Xanax Navigating the challenges of the entertainment industry and addiction in Hollywood Importance of therapy, building a supportive community, and raising awareness about the fentanyl epidemic Commitment to recovery out loud and helping others through purposeful work
I started going live on Facebook and then I thought it'd be really cool to like actually interview other people too because when I was going live, there was a lot of people engaging. I thought it'd be cool to, you know, be talking to these people more and having like a more in-depth conversation. And so that's where it all started, you know, where I like thought, well, I have the acting experience. Why don't I use all of that? That didn't work out in the past for something positive now that's that's purposeful work and maybe it'll actually work out now because I'm doing it for the right reasons and that's what I did and so over like two or three years during COVID up until now I've just been building that platform on social media I've been using the slogan sober lifestyle and recover out loud for over two years. And I've just let it organically manifest into what it is now, which has grown exponentially. And it's so cool now because there's so many people using recover out loud now. You know, I'm not one to say oh it's mine right the more the better and so it's great to see people out there recovering out loud you know using that slogan having a sober lifestyle um and you know i just i get so much positive feedback from people about it it's yeah it's awesome.
Jennifer Leone’s story is a shining example of how one can rise from the depths of addiction to a life filled with purpose and hope. Starting her battle with substances at just 12 years old in Canada, Jennifer’s path took her through the glitz and chaos of Hollywood before she found her way to sobriety in August 2016.
Her journey isn’t just about breaking free from addiction; it’s about embracing her past and using it to fuel her mission of helping others. Jennifer has channeled her experiences into creating JSL Recovery, a center dedicated to supporting those battling addiction, and hosting her own podcast, Jenny's Sober Lifestyle. Through these platforms, she shares her story openly, aiming to educate and inspire others who are on similar paths.
In this episode, Jennifer talks about the critical role of therapy, the importance of community support, and the urgent need for awareness around the fentanyl crisis. Her commitment to 'recovering out loud' is not just about her own healing but also about lighting the way for others. If you’re looking for a story of resilience, hope, and the power of community in recovery, Jennifer’s journey is one you won’t want to miss.