Dora Gosselin
Dora Gosselin
Recovering In Paradise
Recovering In Paradise
Recovering In Paradise
Tuesday 20th April 2021
Join Dora and John Martin on Soberoso as they discuss his path to sobriety and opening a treatment center in Puerto Vallarta.
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57 minutes
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Dora Gosselin
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!John Martin's Path to Sobriety in Puerto Vallarta: From Struggles to Success
If that person, like you, John, didn't want it for yourself and didn't have that gift of desperation, it's never going to work, because if the wife goes away or the kids go away, you're like like you said.
Imagine leaving everything behind to start a new life in paradise. That's exactly what John Martin and his wife Nancy did when they moved from Canada to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. But John's journey wasn't always so idyllic. In this episode of Soberoso, host Dora Gosselin sits down with John to discuss his tumultuous path to sobriety and the incredible work he's doing now.
Growing up in a household where addiction was the norm, John swore he'd never follow in his mother's footsteps. Yet, by the age of 19, he found himself ensnared by alcohol and drugs. His addictive personality made it a steep uphill battle. John tried countless times to get clean on his own terms, but it wasn't until he hit rock bottom that he truly committed to sobriety.
The conversation between John and Dora dives deep into the importance of community and fellowship in recovery. John highlights how these connections were crucial in his journey. They also touch on the evolving landscape of addiction treatment, emphasizing holistic methods like yoga and mindfulness. John opens up about dealing with physical pain while staying sober and the hurdles of finding effective treatments. Despite numerous challenges, John's story is one of hope and resilience.
Today, he not only maintains his own sobriety but also helps others through his men's substance abuse treatment center in Puerto Vallarta. His mission is to create a supportive space for healing and recovery. Tune in to hear more about John's inspiring journey and the transformative work he's doing in paradise.