Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E49 -Addiction Stories: Joanna on Addiction to Recovery
S1E49 -Addiction Stories: Joanna on Addiction to Recovery
S1E49 -Addiction Stories: Joanna on Addiction to Recovery
Saturday 3rd August 2024
Joanna Shoup shares her powerful journey from addiction to becoming a skilled tattoo artist, highlighting the transformative power of creativity and resilience.
45 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Authentic
Raw
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Pej Alaghamandan
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Joanna's journey from a large family with an alcoholic father to addiction.
- Her early encounters with drugs in high school and subsequent challenges.
- The role of art in her recovery and how it became a therapeutic outlet.
- The importance of support systems in her path to sobriety.
- Her transformation into a skilled tattoo artist and how she uses her experiences to inspire others.
You're not alone. There are many other people out here that are able to share their experience, strength and hope with you.
Peji's Recovery Corner brings you another heartfelt episode featuring Joanna Shoup, a talented tattoo artist with an inspiring journey from addiction to recovery. Pej Alaghamandan, the host, introduces Joanna as a long-time friend and a colourful personality, both inside and out. Joanna shares her life story, starting from her upbringing in a large family with an alcoholic father, to her early encounters with drugs in high school.
Her candid recounting includes the challenges she faced and the pivotal moments that led her towards sobriety. Joanna's artistic talents flourished as she turned her life around, using her experiences to fuel her passion for fine arts and tattooing. Pej and Joanna discuss the therapeutic nature of art and how it has helped her cope with her past. They also touch on the support systems that played crucial roles in her recovery.
Joanna's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of creativity. If you're looking for an episode that blends raw honesty with hope and inspiration, this one's for you.