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220. From Addiction to Advocacy: Samantha Lander's Raw Tale of Prison, Recovery, and Triumph Against Emotional Trauma
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In the podcast interview, Samantha Lander shares her journey through substance abuse, recovery, and personal growth, revealing her early struggles with addiction that began in her youth in St. Louis, Missouri. Despite an outwardly ideal childhood, her life was fraught with emotional neglect, leading to early substance use and later complications like infertility treatments that deepened her dependency. Her addiction resulted in a prison sentence and ongoing battles with sobriety, particularly challenging as she navigated a toxic marriage and motherhood, highlighting the deep emotional work necessary for stable recovery.
Samantha also discusses her efforts to rebuild her life after addiction, focusing on the importance of community support and personal resilience. She leverages her platform through initiatives like a significant sober giveaway on Instagram to connect with others in recovery, while juggling her role as a fitness trainer. Her story underscores the complexities of integrating recovery with personal and professional life, emphasizing continuous effort in maintaining sobriety and pursuing personal growth amidst the challenges of rebuilding relationships and managing a business.
Samantha Lander: @seefitliving
Podcast Instagram: @couragetochange_podcast
Want to connect with the host, Ashley Loeb Blassingame? : @ashleyloebblassingame
Want to be a guest? Fill out this form to apply!
317 episodes
Manage episode 418346809 series 2792717
In the podcast interview, Samantha Lander shares her journey through substance abuse, recovery, and personal growth, revealing her early struggles with addiction that began in her youth in St. Louis, Missouri. Despite an outwardly ideal childhood, her life was fraught with emotional neglect, leading to early substance use and later complications like infertility treatments that deepened her dependency. Her addiction resulted in a prison sentence and ongoing battles with sobriety, particularly challenging as she navigated a toxic marriage and motherhood, highlighting the deep emotional work necessary for stable recovery.
Samantha also discusses her efforts to rebuild her life after addiction, focusing on the importance of community support and personal resilience. She leverages her platform through initiatives like a significant sober giveaway on Instagram to connect with others in recovery, while juggling her role as a fitness trainer. Her story underscores the complexities of integrating recovery with personal and professional life, emphasizing continuous effort in maintaining sobriety and pursuing personal growth amidst the challenges of rebuilding relationships and managing a business.
Samantha Lander: @seefitliving
Podcast Instagram: @couragetochange_podcast
Want to connect with the host, Ashley Loeb Blassingame? : @ashleyloebblassingame
Want to be a guest? Fill out this form to apply!
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