Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Phil Valentine, John Schwartz, Sandy Valentine)
Solution to Solvent
Solution to Solvent
Solution to Solvent
Tuesday 25th May 2021
Listen to John Schwartz's incredible journey from addiction to recovery on the Recovery Matters Podcast. An inspiring tale of resilience and hope.
70 minutes
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!John Schwartz: From Rock Bottom to Redemption
I was walking through life with blinders on and there were like jewels and blessings at my feet the whole time, and now I actually see something, and it's a most remarkable experience, and it's something that no one should miss out on.
Ever wondered what it's like to hit rock bottom and climb back up? In this gripping episode of the Recovery Matters Podcast, John Schwartz, Manager of the Windham Recovery Community Center, opens up about his tumultuous journey from addiction to recovery.
Hosts Phil and Sandy Valentine guide us through John's rollercoaster life, starting from his childhood in an affluent yet troubled household, to his wild days playing in a band with Rick James and battling a severe addiction to speedballing, all while maintaining a successful culinary career. John's candid storytelling paints a vivid picture of the chaos and pain that addiction brought into his life, but it also highlights his incredible resilience and ultimate redemption.
He shares how he found himself in a dark place, completely consumed by his addiction, and the moment he decided to seek help. His path to recovery wasn't easy, but it was transformative. Now, as the Manager of the Windham Recovery Community Center, John finds purpose and fulfillment in helping others navigate their own recovery journeys. This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep you fall, there's always a way back up.
It's a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, whether personally or through someone they know. Tune in for an inspiring story of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of recovery.