The Truth About Addiction
My name is Ron Isherwood, a recovering addict. Born into the infamous underworld of criminal Painters and Dockers in Melbourne. At 37 years clean, I embarked on my own journey of recovery 42 years ago. The last thing that I could give up was my addiction to crime.
Today, I am the founder of ‘The Truth About Addiction’, a compelling podcast that delves into the depths of mental health, addiction, and the path to recovery. I will share my own journey and unveil the raw and powerful stories of individuals from all walks of life; from current addicts to those on the road of recovery and the families affected. Every tale is genuine and unfiltered.
Addiction doesn't discriminate, but neither does hope. If one person resonates with one’s story, if one person can find hope and empowerment from one’s story, it’s a win.
If you have a specific topic in mind or want to share your own story, don't hesitate to reach out. This is your invitation to enjoy our extraordinary chats, where hope prevails, and recovery is not just a dream but an awe-inspiring reality.
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The Truth About Addiction
Ep104. Char’s overcoming addiction and the practice of plant medicine
Char’s first encounter with addiction manifested in the form of an eating disorder. Food binging served as her means of escape.
‘From a very young age, I felt a lot of discomfort with this world.’
At 21, amidst her burgeoning modelling career, Char ventured into cocaine experimentation. As her pursuits in modelling and singing ceased, she started to work in strip club, which also enabled her access to drugs and alcohol without any judgement.
With the passing of her mother, her father and most recently, her sister, all succumbing to the ravages of cancer, Char embarked on a deeply spiritual journey to look for freedom. Not freedom from drugs and alcohol, just ‘freedom’.
Char openly shares her exploration and practices in plant medicine, with a notable emphasis on mushrooms being a huge part of her spiritual journey.
Find Char and her sacred space on Instagram @heal_with_spirit
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