Partnership to End Addiction
Partnership to End Addiction
TikTok’s Recovery Community with Ryann Cooke and Jordan Shelton
TikTok’s Recovery Community with Ryann Cooke and Jordan Shelton
TikTok’s Recovery Community with Ryann Cooke and Jordan Shelton
Tuesday 6th June 2023
Ryann Cooke and Jordan Shelton discuss their sobriety journeys and how TikTok's recovery community has offered them support and inspiration.
44 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Sobriety and Social Media: Ryann Cooke and Jordan Shelton's TikTok Triumphs
Episode Overview
- Ryann and Jordan share their experiences of realizing their alcohol problem and the challenges faced during the pandemic
- They discuss the decision to share their sobriety journey on TikTok and the supportive responses received
- The women highlight the significance of representation and the impact of their content on social media platforms
- They reflect on the vulnerability of posting on social media and the positive feedback received
- Ryann and Jordan express their plans to continue sharing their stories irrespective of potential platform restrictions
I didn't see any Black women who were talking about it, especially on TikTok. And so that made me feel even more alone because I would click the hashtag sober and I wouldn't see anyone who looked like me. Are they not talking about it? Yeah, they're not talking about it. Yeah. And I just said like, Hey, I'm six months sober. And I got a lot of overwhelming, like not in a bad way, but like overwhelming happy feelings from people who were supportive. And I just decided to keep sharing my story because I think, you know, just seeing someone who looks like you and saying, hey, I've been through this same thing, it inspired me to continue to do it. - Ryann Cooke
Can TikTok actually be a lifeline for those battling addiction? Ryann Cooke and Jordan Shelton certainly think so. In this episode of 'Heart of the Matter', hosted by Elizabeth Vargas, these two young women open up about their journeys to sobriety and how TikTok became an unexpected source of support and community. Ryann and Jordan both made the brave decision to stop drinking in their 20s, realizing that alcohol was taking a toll on their lives.
As they started sharing their stories on TikTok, they found not only a flood of supportive messages but also a sense of belonging among people facing similar struggles. The conversation dives into the power of storytelling and connection, showing how vulnerability on social media can foster a supportive network. Ryann and Jordan discuss the challenges they faced during the pandemic, the courage it took to post about their experiences, and the overwhelmingly positive responses they've received.
This episode is a testament to the strength found in community and the transformative power of sharing one's story. Whether you're navigating your own sobriety journey or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers hope and inspiration.