Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Ricki Friedman Walking away from Weed Changed My Life
Ricki Friedman Walking away from Weed Changed My Life
Ricki Friedman Walking away from Weed Changed My Life
Thursday 20th April 2023
Ricki Friedman reveals her journey from weed dependency to empowerment, offering tools for overcoming addiction and finding hope.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Raw
Hopeful
Resilient
About this podcast
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Joanie Sigal
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Ricki shares her journey of trauma and addiction, from losing her mother at a young age to using weed as a coping mechanism.
- Her podcast, Steps Forward with Ricki, provides a platform for raw honesty and empowerment in overcoming addiction.
- Ricki's 'Walking Away From Weed' program offers practical tools for breaking destructive habits and reframing one's relationship with addiction.
- She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and understanding the science behind addiction, empowering others to take steps forward in life.
- Ricki's message of resilience and hope inspires individuals battling addiction, reminding them that change is always possible.
You can always change your life. You really can. Even when you've tried 1 million times, even if you fell off track today or yesterday, or your family doesn't believe in you, or you did something that's really making you feel bad, I truly believe you can always change your life.
Imagine losing your mother to cancer at a young age and then grappling with low self-esteem and ADHD. That’s the reality Ricki Friedman faced growing up in Michigan. Weed became her crutch, a way to cope with the overwhelming pain and chaos in her life. But Ricki didn’t let her story end there. Instead, she transformed her struggles into a mission to help others break free from addiction and take control of their lives.
In this episode, Ricki opens up about her journey from trauma to recovery, sharing how she used her experiences to create the life-changing program, Walking Away From Weed. With a no-nonsense attitude and raw honesty, Ricki’s podcast, Steps Forward with Ricki, has become a lifeline for thousands looking to overcome weed addiction. She talks about the importance of self-compassion and understanding the science behind addiction, offering practical tools for anyone ready to make a change.
Ricki’s story is not just about overcoming addiction; it’s about finding hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Her humor, wisdom, and vulnerability make her relatable and inspiring, showing that no matter how many times you’ve stumbled, there’s always a way forward. If you’re struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Ricki’s insights could be the spark you need to start your own journey of transformation.