#12 - Playboy to Professor - A Story of Addiction, Trauma, and Triumph With Jo Weatherford
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of our podcast, we sit down with Jo Weatherford, who shares an incredible journey from living the high life as a Playboy model to overcoming severe addiction, trauma, and eventually transforming into a respected professor. Jo's story is one of intense struggle and ultimate triumph, providing listeners with profound insights into the dark realities of addiction, the pain of trauma, and the healing power of self-love and mental health recovery.
Listen as Jo opens up about her battles with addiction, the self-hatred that came with it, and the pivotal moments that led her to turn her life around. She discusses the importance of addressing underlying trauma, the role of therapy, and innovative approaches like aversion therapy and psilocybin therapy in her path to recovery.
Whether you're facing your own battles with mental health or seeking inspiration for growth and healing, Jo’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of choosing to live a life of purpose and joy.
Meet our Guest:
Jo Weatherford, who is an Addiction Specialist, Speaker/Author/Coach.
"From Playboy to Professor" Jo Weatherford is an Addiction Expert, Tedx Speaker and Mindset Coach who gets to the heart of addiction
In her 20s, Jo Weatherford was a drug-and alcohol-addicted model, partying with celebrities in Hollywood. After an arrest and failed suicide attempt, she knew it was time to get clean. She went back to school to get her master's degree in Human Development, and spent the next 12 years teaching courses on addiction at the University of Nevada. She's now a renowned TedX speaker, addressing the root causes of addiction through non-traditional approaches to recovery. She's got 12 years sober and is proof that radical change is always possible. Her specialty is helping others break free from the sh*t holding them back.
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