From Iraq War Veteran to Recovery Advocate

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we welcome Nick Padlo, an Iraq war veteran and accomplished business professional who openly shares his personal story from military and business success to battling addiction and depression. Throughout this episode, Nick opens up about his darkest moments and the pivotal steps he took to reclaim his life, ultimately leading him to establish rehabilitation centers and advocate for mental health and recovery.We discuss the story behind Nick's decision to open Sophros Recovery | Addiction Treatment Center in Jacksonville, FL, and  Sophros Recovery | Addiction Rehab Center | Tampa, FL (sophrosrecoverytampa.com) in Tampa, Florida.  He talks about a transformative trip to Cambodia that inspired a mission to address the gaps in post-residential treatment care. This discussion highlights the critical need for comprehensive support that goes beyond abstinence, addressing both addiction and underlying mental health issues to foster lasting recovery.Nick and I discuss practical advice on identifying personal triggers and developing healthy coping mechanisms, from new hobbies to supportive relationships. Discover the strategies for managing codependency, insecure attachment, and people-pleasing tendencies in relationships, which often lead to emotional turmoil and relapse. This episode emphasizes the significance of geographical changes breaking old patterns, the continuous journey of self-improvement, and the profound role of empathy and advocacy in the path to sustained sobriety and recovery.  To connect with Nick Padlo: Sophros Recovery | Addiction Treatment Center Jacksonville FLFacebook https://www.facebook.com/sophrosrecovery/(26) Sophros Recovery: Overview | LinkedInSophros Recovery (@sophrosrecovery) • Instagram photos and videosSupport the showKEEP LISTENING⭐ Get new episodes + Jessica’s 3-2-1 newsletter:https://www.jessicastipanovic.com/newsletter⭐ Listen & follow Real Women LIVE:https://www.jessicastipanovic.com/podcast⭐ Join 14K+ on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/realwomenlive⭐ Love this episode? Follow the show, leave a review, and share it with one woman who needs to hear this story.Real Women LIVE was formerly Sober Living Stories.Share your story. Change your life.