Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Narcoland TV Star - Started Smoking Pot at 7 - Thirty Plus Rehabs -Recovered
Narcoland TV Star - Started Smoking Pot at 7 - Thirty Plus Rehabs -Recovered
Narcoland TV Star - Started Smoking Pot at 7 - Thirty Plus Rehabs -Recovered
Thursday 19th December 2019
Hear Jonathan Goyer's inspiring journey from childhood addiction to recovery advocate on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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Joanie Sigal
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Jonathan Goyer: From Childhood Addiction to Champion of Recovery
What I strive for is quality of life, and if you lost time- although that can be devastating, most of the devastation associated with that is actually our disease of addiction, convincing us that we're no good because we relapse.
Imagine starting a life of addiction at just seven years old. That was Jonathan Goyer's reality. He began with pot and quickly spiraled into the depths of heroin, cocaine, and meth. Jonathan's story is a raw, unfiltered look at the harrowing journey through addiction and the incredible climb to recovery.
In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Jonathan opens up about his turbulent past, losing both his father and brother to overdoses, and hitting rock bottom with homelessness and massive debt. But Jonathan's story doesn't end there. In 2013, he made a life-changing decision to get clean. Now, he's not just surviving; he's thriving.
Through his nonprofit organization, Access to Recovery, Jonathan is making a significant impact by addressing gaps in addiction treatment and fostering a supportive community for those in recovery. One of the standout aspects of Jonathan's work is his advocacy for peer recovery coaches. These certified specialists offer invaluable support to individuals battling addiction, and their services are even reimbursable by Medicaid in Rhode Island.
A unique initiative sees these coaches working directly in emergency rooms, providing immediate support to patients seeking help. Jonathan believes that recovery is about more than just staying sober; it's about improving the quality of life. He stresses the importance of celebrating milestones and setting achievable goals. His journey is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep the struggle, there is always hope for a better future.
Tune in to hear Jonathan Goyer's compelling story and learn about his ongoing efforts to support others on their path to recovery. It's a testament to resilience, hope, and the transformative power of peer support.