Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Jonathan Wells)
Jonathan Wells: Coming Out, Fighting Through Addiction and Trauma and Recovery and His Community
Jonathan Wells: Coming Out, Fighting Through Addiction and Trauma and Recovery and His Community
Jonathan Wells: Coming Out, Fighting Through Addiction and Trauma and Recovery and His Community
Tuesday 15th October 2019
Hear Jonathan Wells' inspiring journey from addiction and trauma to finding his community on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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80 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
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Author:
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Jonathan Wells: A Cowboy's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
Without going through those first crucial steps in treatment, I don't think that I would have gotten over it.
Ever met a cowboy who’s also a motivational speaker and a recovery advocate? Jonathan Wells fits that unique bill. Raised in the hill country of Texas and now settled in Austin, Jonathan has a story that’s both heart-wrenching and inspiring. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', he opens up about his early struggles with addiction, the trauma he faced, and his path to recovery that began in 2011.
Guided by his higher power, sponsor, family, and the recovery community, Jonathan found a way out of the chaos. He’s worn many hats—corporate operations manager, business owner, and motivational speaker—all of which have equipped him to connect deeply with people from various walks of life. But it’s his role in the Austin Recovery Community that truly stands out. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of finding your tribe and the power of community in the healing process.
He talks candidly about the challenges of balancing work and recovery, the significance of self-care, and the impact of bullying and discrimination. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how tough the journey gets, there’s always hope and support available. Tune in to hear Jonathan’s incredible journey from addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others.