The Crossroads
The Crossroads
Jon Moreno from Barbell Saves
Jon Moreno from Barbell Saves
Jon Moreno from Barbell Saves
Friday 24th June 2022
Jon Moreno discusses the role of fitness and community in addiction recovery on 'Recovery On-Air'.
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Get the buttons here!Jon Moreno's Journey: Healing Through Fitness and Community Support
I feel like I've really turned my mess into my message right and it's really kind of like an asset for me now to be able to especially for individuals that are reentering back into the community after incarceration, both men and women.
What happens when you mix the power of fitness with the journey of addiction recovery? In this episode of 'Recovery On-Air', hosts Donna Alexander and Justin sit down with Jon Moreno from The Barbell Saves Project. Jon opens up about his personal battle with addiction and how exercise became a cornerstone in his recovery process. Barbell Saves offers free, community-focused exercise classes for those on the path to sobriety, creating a supportive environment where participants can rebuild their lives together.
Jon’s story is one of resilience, demonstrating how physical health can bolster mental well-being. He also touches on the critical role of community and peer support, the lingering effects of trauma, and the importance of having a sponsor and ongoing therapy. By sharing his experiences, Jon aims to turn his past struggles into a message of hope and empowerment for others.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of physical fitness and mental health in the context of addiction recovery.