Ep. 101 Healing from Addiction with Jo Weatherford

Jo Weatherford, an addiction expert, mindset coach, and TEDx speaker, shares her personal history with addiction, starting from a childhood overshadowed by familial alcoholism to her own struggle that began at age 12. Jo discusses her journey to becoming an addiction and trauma specialist, highlighting various therapeutic methods, including somatic therapy, psychotherapeutic treatment like EMDR, and the transformative effects of plant medicines like psilocybin and ayahuasca. She underscores the importance of self-awareness, the distinction between guilt and shame, and strategies for fostering self-love and emotional sobriety. The conversation provides insight into alternative addiction treatments and practical tips for self-care and healing.

From Playboy to Professor, Jo was a drug and alcohol addicted model in her 20s, partying with celebrities in Hollywood. After an arrest and a failed suicide attempt, she knew it was time to get clean. She earned her master's degree in Human Development and spent 12 years teaching addiction courses at the University of Nevada. She is now a renowned TedX speaker, addressing the root cause of addiction through non-traditional approaches to recovery. She is 12 years sober and is proof that radical change is always possible. Her specialty is helping others break free from the stuff holding them back.

02:40 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:50 Personal Journey and Early Struggles

03:49 Family Dynamics and Addiction

06:19 Understanding Addiction and Self-Worth

11:55 Therapeutic Approaches and Healing

12:57 Plant Medicine and Addiction

23:22 Guilt vs. Shame

24:54 Learning to Ask for Help

26:12 Society's Impact on Self-Worth

26:50 The Illusion of Social Media

28:03 Redefining Happiness and Self-Love

29:39 The Dangers of Quick Fixes