The Begin Again Podcast
At the Begin Again Podcast, our mission is to inspire and to showcase the incredible stories of those who have overcome addiction and achieved massive success in their fields and who have found redemption and purpose in sobriety. Through authentic, inspirational, and often spiritual conversations with our guests, we aim to break the stigma around addiction and show that recovery is possible, and that sobriety can be a source of strength and resilience. We believe that by sharing these stories of sobriety, we can empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, create positive change, and build a better world.
The Begin Again Podcast
✨EP66- Suki Jones: Overcoming Trauma, Addiction, & Finding Strength
Description:
In this powerful episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary Menkes talks with Suki Jones, author of Sea, Swallow Me, about her intense journey through addiction, trauma, and recovery. Suki opens up about her early experiences with substance abuse, including her struggles with alcohol, prescription drug addiction, and eating disorders. She recounts the emotional toll of growing up with an alcoholic father and codependent mother, and how these experiences led her down a path of self-destruction.
Suki candidly shares her battle with prescription medications like codeine and Fioricet, doctor shopping, and the fear of leaving her children motherless. Through her recovery, she found strength in twelve-step programs and a supportive community, which helped her regain control of her life. Now sober, Suki is working on her second book and continues to inspire others with her story of resilience.
Gary and Suki discuss the importance of trust, accountability, and the transformative power of sobriety. This episode offers hope and encouragement to anyone struggling with addiction, showing that recovery is possible with the right support.
About Suki Jones:
Suki Jones is an author, advocate, and recovery warrior who has overcome addiction and trauma to build a life of resilience and healing. Through her personal experiences with alcohol, prescription drugs, and eating disorders, Suki shares her story to inspire others on their path to sobriety. Her journey emphasizes the power of community, twelve-step programs, and personal growth. Suki is also working on her second book while continuing to speak about her recovery and the strength it has brought her.
Follow Suki on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/suki_jones/
Check out her book Sea, Swallow Me on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Swallow-Me-Suki-Jones-ebook/dp/B0BWQZRRFV
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