Many Paths Podcast
Many Paths Podcast
Jonathan Niziol
Jonathan Niziol
Jonathan Niziol
Sunday 21st January 2024
Jonathan Niziol shares his journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the importance of community support and self-forgiveness.
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63 minutes
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Empowering
Informative
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Transformative
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Jonathan shares his 15-year journey through alcohol and drug addiction, exercise addiction, anxiety, and depression
- He discusses his path to 775 days of sobriety and efforts to control addictive behaviors
- The conversation encompasses the impact of addiction on relationships and the importance of community support
- Jonathan's resilience and commitment to personal growth offer hope and inspiration to listeners
- His candid narrative highlights the transformative power of vulnerability and self-forgiveness in the recovery process
I think it's important to keep things in check and to really remind ourselves of... It's taken me years to... And I'm still just figuring out one day at a time, still just trying to learn and then... like I said, this really, this is really an important conversation because some of the things that you've talked about and knowing what you're going through and what you've been through is important to me and it's a... people don't have to share their stuff, people don't have to open up and to be vulnerable or to start a podcast like you and to give back to the community, they don't have to do that and it's not for everybody, that's not to say that those people who are not comfortable talking about their stuff, it doesn't mean that's not to say they're not doing a great job and or whatever if you're out day one of recovery or day 700, like you said, it's not to say, that's fine. But I do think it's great that what you're doing and the platform that you are doing and what you're giving back to and making yourself vulnerable and admitting to your faults publicly and saying, yeah, I was a... I think that's a very important thing to do and I think that's a... that's a wonderful thing that you're... you're doing, man.
Imagine facing the sudden death of a parent, losing two close friends, and enduring a sexual assault—all while battling addiction. This is Jonathan Niziol's reality, and he shares it openly in this episode of 'Many Paths to Sobriety'. Jonathan's 15-year struggle with alcohol, drugs, exercise addiction, anxiety, and depression was masked by a seemingly perfect social media presence. But now, he's pulling back the curtain on his life, revealing the raw truth behind his journey to sobriety.
Jonathan talks about hitting rock bottom multiple times and the health crises that followed. He discusses his addiction to not just substances but also to exercise and how it intertwined with his career in professional lacrosse and modeling. His story isn't just about the lows, though; it's also about the highs of recovery and the ongoing battle to maintain balance. With 775 days of sobriety under his belt, Jonathan shares how he navigates the challenges of staying sober.
He dives into the concept of 'doing things alcoholically', a term he uses to describe the obsessive behaviors that can linger even after giving up alcohol. His passion for fitness remains, but now it's part of a healthier lifestyle. Throughout the conversation, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of community support and self-forgiveness. He reflects on how addiction impacted his relationships and how he's working to rebuild them.
His openness about his journey offers hope and inspiration, showing that recovery is possible even in the face of immense challenges. Jonathan's story is a powerful reminder that vulnerability can be a strength. By sharing his experiences, he aims to foster a supportive environment for others facing similar struggles. Tune in to hear his compelling narrative and gain insights into resilience, self-forgiveness, and the transformative power of honesty.