991 | The Road of Sobriety and Creating Purpose with Jonathan Schwartz

In this episode, I am speaking with Jonathan Todd Schwartz. Jonathan is a former Hollywood business manager whose life dramatically shifted after addiction, gambling, and poor decisions led to federal prison. Once advising high-profile clients such as Beyoncé and Alanis Morissette, Jonathan’s career collapsed under the pressures of the entertainment industry and the behaviours driven by his addiction. After serving his sentence, he committed fully to rebuilding his life, beginning a deep journey of sobriety, accountability, and personal transformation.Now over eight years sober, Jonathan works as a Program Director and recovery advocate at Altus Rehab, where he helps individuals navigate the emotional, mental, and practical challenges of early recovery. His story highlights the power of taking responsibility, healing from shame, and creating purpose after hitting rock bottom. Jonathan speaks openly about addiction, redemption, resilience, and the daily habits that support long-term sobriety. His mission is to inspire others to believe in second chances and the possibility of complete reinvention.Chapters:[04:35] - The Journey of Addiction and Recovery[11:21] - The Journey of Emotional Awareness[18:22] - The Journey of Emotional Presence and Vulnerability[23:42] - Understanding Addiction: Disease vs. Choice[31:01] - Navigating Family Dynamics in Recovery[38:41] - Inner Child Work and Healing[44:03] - Understanding Addiction and TreatmentConnect with JonathanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjonathanschwartz/?hl=enMarsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and PodcasterUNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3PaWrite Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenowTickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/liveDownload FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This helps the show grow!Website: www.marshavanw.comConnect on IG. Click HERESubscribe on YouTube. Click HEREMentioned in this episode:QUIZOUTSPOKEN AD QUIZ https://nlp.marshavanw.com/ OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp