Essi Bagheri: From Iran to Canada, Battling Addiction and Finding Hope
Episode Overview
Essi shares his journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the transformative power of sobriety and resilience. He discusses the impact of trauma and the importance of seeking support and community in the recovery process. Essi's experiences serve as a beacon of hope, inspiring others to find strength in their own journey towards mental health and sobriety.
Life does not happen to us. Life happens for us. The challenges won't stop, either I just left the challenges, let's Brown talk about this, or I'm in challenges, and guess what? That's life.
Ever wondered what it takes to rebuild your life from scratch? In this episode of 'Sitting with Sean', we meet Essi Bagheri, a man whose journey from Iran to Canada is nothing short of remarkable. Essi, the host of the 'Resiliency Talks' podcast, opens up about his tumultuous past, marked by mental health crises and addiction. He recounts the challenges of fleeing his homeland and starting anew in a foreign country, where he faced multiple detox visits and relapses.
But Essi's story doesn't end in despair. He shares the pivotal moments that led him to recovery, offering a raw and honest look at the struggles and triumphs of battling addiction. Essi's experiences highlight the resilience needed to overcome such hurdles and the hope that can be found even in the darkest times. Tune in to hear how he transformed his life and now inspires others through his journey.