Tamar Medford & Lane Kennedy
Tamar Medford & Lane Kennedy
Press On with Jordan Thomas
Press On with Jordan Thomas
Press On with Jordan Thomas
Monday 11th April 2022
Join Tamar Medford & Lane Kennedy as they chat with Jordan Thomas about his journey from addiction recovery to empowering children through his foundation.
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Get the buttons here!Jordan Thomas: From Recovery to Empowering Lives
I constantly watch people try to do this thing alone and it's like: well, I'm not going to go to a-step program. I was saying that there's a lot of science behind this stuff, right, cause you know emotional discomfort is part of belief revision.
What does it take to turn a personal struggle into a mission of hope and service? In this episode of 'You're Sober! Now What?', hosts Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy chat with Jordan Thomas, who has transformed his recovery journey into a beacon of support for children with limb differences. After overcoming substance abuse, Jordan dedicated himself to the Jordan Thomas Foundation, which provides prostheses for children until they reach adulthood.
His foundation also tackles mental health resources and aims to eliminate barriers for families dealing with limb loss. Serving 115 children globally, the foundation plans to support even more kids in the coming years. But Jordan's work doesn't stop there. He frequently testifies before Congress and state legislatures, advocating for expanded healthcare coverage for children with limb loss. Throughout the episode, Jordan underscores the significance of community in recovery and warns against the pitfalls of trying to go it alone.
He shares practical advice on breaking tasks into manageable steps and stresses the importance of self-love and emotional intelligence. As the conversation wraps up, Tamar, Lane, and Jordan reflect on the power of vulnerability and keeping an open mind. Jordan leaves listeners with a poignant reminder: "I constantly watch people try to do this thing alone and it's like: well, I'm not going to go to a-step program.
I was saying that there's a lot of science behind this stuff, right, cause you know emotional discomfort is part of belief revision". Tune in to hear more from Jordan Thomas and gain valuable insights into the role of community and service in recovery.