Ep. 101 Healing from Addiction with Jo Weatherford

Jo Weatherford, an addiction expert, mindset coach, and TEDx speaker, shares her personal history with addiction, starting from a childhood overshadowed by familial alcoholism to her own struggle that began at age 12. Jo discusses her journey to becoming an addiction and trauma specialist, highlighting various therapeutic methods, including somatic therapy, psychotherapeutic treatment like EMDR, and the transformative effects of plant medicines like psilocybin and ayahuasca. She underscores the importance of self-awareness, the distinction between guilt and shame, and strategies for fostering self-love and emotional sobriety. The conversation provides insight into alternative addiction treatments and practical tips for self-care and healing.From Playboy to Professor, Jo was a drug and alcohol addicted model in her 20s, partying with celebrities in Hollywood. After an arrest and a failed suicide attempt, she knew it was time to get clean. She earned her master's degree in Human Development and spent 12 years teaching addiction courses at the University of Nevada. She is now a renowned TedX speaker, addressing the root cause of addiction through non-traditional approaches to recovery. She is 12 years sober and is proof that radical change is always possible. Her specialty is helping others break free from the stuff holding them back.02:40 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:50 Personal Journey and Early Struggles03:49 Family Dynamics and Addiction06:19 Understanding Addiction and Self-Worth11:55 Therapeutic Approaches and Healing12:57 Plant Medicine and Addiction23:22 Guilt vs. Shame24:54 Learning to Ask for Help26:12 Society's Impact on Self-Worth26:50 The Illusion of Social Media28:03 Redefining Happiness and Self-Love29:39 The Dangers of Quick Fixes31:36 Practical Steps to Self-Love38:31 The Importance of Self-Awareness40:18 EFT Tapping: A Powerful Tool42:20 About My Coaching Services44:14 Final Thoughts on Self-LoveConnect with Jo Weatherford:·        https://youtu.be/OJY4GkpRc7U·        https://www.facebook.com/jo.harvey.547·        https://www.instagram.com/jo.weatherford/·        https://www.joweatherford.com/·         https://recoveryremix.com/Let's Connect!·        The Beauty In The Mess·        https://www.facebook.com/groups/676609323457906·        https://thebeautyinthemess.com/·        https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-simms-mba-a061b96a/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.