From Anxiety to Recovery: Jack O’Connor’s Story

In this episode of Leaders of Today, Teens to Titans, Lorraine Connell sits down with Jack O’Connor, a devoted dad of two and recovery advocate who has spent the last decade supporting individuals and families in New Hampshire. Jack shares his story from being a “middle of the pack” teen battling anxiety, to coping through substances, to hitting a turning point in college and eventually finding long-term recovery. You’ll hear what helped him change, what sober living actually looks like, and why the most powerful step is often the simplest one: asking for help. In this episode, we talk about: How anxiety can show up as “being fine” on the outside Why addiction does not discriminate What a sober house is and how structure supports change The myth that you need to know the “why” before you can heal Jack’s biggest message for teens and parents: talk to someone, ask for help, start small If this conversation resonates, share it with a parent, educator, or teen who needs to hear it. How to connect with Jack Phone: 744.402.0225 Website: https://livefreerecoverynh.com/ Manchester location: https://livefreerecoverynh.com/locations/detox-inpatient-rehab-manchester-nh/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jack-oconnor-behavioralhealth