Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
SHAIR 159: Church and Other Drugs with Jed Payne
SHAIR 159: Church and Other Drugs with Jed Payne
SHAIR 159: Church and Other Drugs with Jed Payne
Tuesday 27th February 2018
Jed Payne recounts his wild journey through addiction, rehab, and recovery, highlighting the importance of community support and spirituality.
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78 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Jed Payne's Journey: From Chaos to Clarity on Church and Other Drugs
The suffering, I think, is the key word there. But then you have a few spiritual awakenings and you're like you know what I think I'm done, manning the ship.
Jed Payne, the voice behind the 'Church and Other Drugs' podcast, takes us on a rollercoaster ride through his battle with addiction in this episode of 'The Recovery Revolution'. Jed opens up about his tumultuous past filled with drug abuse, multiple stints in rehab, and even incarceration. He doesn't just talk about craving drugs; he also craved the attention and chaos that came with his addiction.
Jed's candid storytelling brings to light how deeply addiction can warp the mind and life of an individual. But this isn't just a story of struggle—it's one of triumph and self-discovery. Jed found his path to recovery and a sense of self through community support, particularly in Sharespace. He describes this community as a lifeline for those who feel trapped in their own destructive cycles.
His journey emphasizes the importance of finding the right support system and the role of spirituality in healing. Jed shares how different forms of spirituality helped him reconnect with himself and find inner peace. Jed also touches on the pitfalls of self-diagnosis and self-medication, sharing his own misadventures with misdiagnosed Tourette's Syndrome and using drugs that wouldn't show up in tests.
His experiences serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of taking one's health into their own hands without proper guidance. If you're looking for a story that blends raw honesty with hope, this episode is a must-listen. Jed's journey from chaos to clarity is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible with the right community and mindset. Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and found his true self.