Kristina Padilla: A Rainbow Person’s Journey to Recovery | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Kristina Padilla: A Rainbow Person’s Journey to Recovery | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this engaging episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Kristina Padilla, a passionate recovery advocate and dual doctorate candidate, who shares their compelling journey from gang involvement and personal challenges to becoming a transformative figure in mental health and addiction recovery. Kristina discusses their experiences with domestic violence, coming out as a same-gender-loving person, and raising their daughter through artificial insemination, while advocating for diverse recovery pathways, including their innovative concept of metaphysical recovery. They also highlight their advocacy work, including lobbying in Washington, DC, for improved addiction treatment policies and addressing systemic issues like insurance delays and unethical rehab practices, delivered with charisma and a call for non-judgmental, human-centered support.#thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover  #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #RecoveryIsPossible #Hope #wedorecover Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:03 - Navigating Dating and Identity00:06:45 - Addressing Domestic Violence and Accountability00:09:42 - FBI Citizens Academy and Anti-Trafficking Advocacy00:12:42 - Sharing Marriage and Divorce Experience00:13:52 - Journey to Parenthood via Artificial Insemination00:16:48 - Educational Achievements and Career Path00:19:25 - Coming Out and Early Gang Involvement00:20:47 - Encountering Past in Prison Work01:05:41 - Proposing Metaphysical Recovery Pathways01:15:15 - Lobbying for Policy Change01:22:36 - Critiquing Unqualified Rehab Operators