Episode 148 - Addiction and Recovery with James Kachnoskie

February 2, 2024The Jōrni PodcastEpisode 148 - Addiction and Recovery with James KachnoskieThis episode contains adult subject matter and some listeners may be triggered by this content. Listener discretion is advised.In this compelling episode, we embark on a deeply personal and inspiring journey with our guest, who courageously shares his transformative experience with addiction and recovery. Having battled alcoholism for 11 years, our guest takes us through the harrowing depths of addiction and the pivotal moment when he made the life-changing decision to pursue sobriety.Throughout our conversation, we explore the challenges and triumphs of the recovery process, shedding light on the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of breaking free from addiction. Our guest's candid and heartfelt account serves as a beacon of hope for those facing similar struggles, offering insights into the profound transformations that can occur on the path of recovery.JAMES KACHNOSKIEJames Kachnoskie is currently 11 years 11 months sober from alcohol. He hosts a podcast aimed at sharing his story and stories like his, to hopefully help people find the positive impact getting into recovery can have in their life. James suffered trauma at an early age and lost his best friend at 21 due to an accidental drowning. This impactful event led to depression and alcohol addiction, culminating in 11 years of struggles and hardship for himself and his family.James spent 11 years destroying his life. When he found himself hitting rock bottom and after a lot of internal struggles, he decided he finally needed to get sober or he might not survive. This moment changed his life forever. One year into sobriety he met his wife, a true love story, which blossomed into two children, two country moves, and many ups and downs. But sobriety has given James a life worth living and cherishing.RESOURCEShttps://youtube.com/@Addictivelyspeakingpodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7gbSD6cAzzypyZ3EQOK6mahttps://linktr.ee/addictivelyspeakingpodTHE JORNI RESOURCEShttps://thejornipodcast.com for show noteshttps://thejorniblog.com for more holistic healing and mental health resourceshttps://thejorni.comLIKED THIS EPISODE?Share this episode on social media and leave us a short review!https://thejornipodcast.com/episode-148-addiction-and-recovery-with-james-kachnoskie