From Dr. Phil to Recovery: Valeen's Journey
Episode Overview
Valeen discusses the impact of appearing on Dr. Phil. She shares her journey from heroin addiction to stability. Valeen talks about the importance of mental health in recovery. She opens up about parenting guilt and overcoming it. Valeen highlights the role of therapy and support systems.
I never thought I could be mentally stable. I just always owned the crazy.
Do you remember the infamous Dr. Phil episode featuring three sisters addicted to heroin? This episode of Chasing Heroine dives into the life of one of those sisters, Valeen Holloway. Host Jeannine Coulter Lindgren sits down with Valeen to discuss her journey from addiction to recovery, and the mental health practices that have helped her along the way. Valeen opens up about the challenges she faced growing up, the intense backlash from the Dr.
Phil episode, and how she navigated her way to stability. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of mental health in recovery. Valeen's candid reflections on her struggles with guilt, particularly around parenting, are both relatable and inspiring. This episode is a raw and honest look at the complexities of addiction and recovery, filled with insights that can help anyone facing similar battles.
Tune in to hear Valeen's powerful story and learn about the practices that have helped her find peace and stability.