#242: Sex, Cocaine, & Food Addiction Recovery to New Book with Lisa Jo Barr

This guest has the inspiration and courage you need. She has come so far, and she is just getting started. Lisa Jo Barr joins the show to share her story. Welcome back to A Mental Health Break! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others join our conversations!Lisa Jo's first book is 'The Pit Of Despair- How God, Prayer and the 12 Steps Saved My Life From Addiction'. It is a memoir of her addiction story. Here is more on our guest:I am a recovering sex, cocaine, food, and love addict. I also work as an Adult Outpatient Peer Specialist at a community mental health center. I run groups and co-facilitate classes on healing arts, writing, and mindfulness, among other topics. I work one-on-one with people struggling with their mental health conditions and addiction. I work with those who are at high risk for suicide. I have lived experience with Bipolar I and Complex PTSD. I love traveling internationally, drinking iced green tea in the morning, collecting Swatches and Hello Kitty, making art, and swimming laps. Other areas Lisa and Vincent discuss:Crisis always precedes changeHer lived experienceAdvice for people struggling with addictionWays nature improves her mental healthStay connected with us on social media! You can find A Mental Health Break on all podcasts and social media platforms. For more information about our show and our guests, visit www.vincentalanci.com. We look forward to engaging with you!Episode Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenSupport the showPlease share with a friend who could use this episode. All questions for the host or guests: Email [email protected] Partner: Living Proof TBI Coaching - 813 445 3295