I Was Using Heroin at 14 Years Old | The Truth About My Rock Bottom

In episode 56 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Glynis Franz shares her powerful story of addiction and recovery. From childhood trauma and her mother’s addiction to juvenile detention centers, prison, and intravenous heroin use, Glynis opens up about the reality of substance use disorder, hitting rock bottom, and rebuilding her life in recovery. Now the founder of Peak Path Health and host of the Peak of Possibility Podcast, she’s helping others find hope, healing, and purpose.

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Chapters |

00:00 Intro & Guest Introductions

01:10 Getting Sober Young & Influences

02:10 Background and Family History

04:00 Finding Community in Recovery

05:50 Early Exposure to Drugs & Family Changes

08:10 Escalating Use & Early Addiction

10:30 Consequences, Family Dynamics, and Denial

13:00 Legal Issues & Juvenile Detention

16:10 First Sobriety, Relapses, and Early Recovery

19:00 Struggles with Relapse and Recovery Perspectives

22:20 Facing Trauma and Root Causes

25:30 Sobriety Journeys Are Different For Everyone

28:00 Getting Sober After Prison

31:00 Learning to Live Sober & Finding Mentors

34:00 Honesty, Identity, and Authenticity in Recovery

37:00 Growth, Self-Acceptance, and Helping Others

40:00 Working in Recovery & The Treatment Industry

44:00 Starting an Ethical Treatment Center

48:00 Corruption and Compassion in Rehab51:00 Mission-Driven Recovery Work54:00 Final Thoughts & Closing

Glynis's Links -

Podcast | https://www.youtube.com/@UC3hd2l7YKPwLZIUCnonhbRA Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/glamorousglynis/

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