How Losing My Parents to a Suicide Pact Led Me to Addiction & Prostitution

In episode 66 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Betty Guadango to share her incredible journey from addiction, prostitution, and unimaginable loss to lasting recovery and purpose. Betty opens up about growing up with parents struggling with addiction, losing both of them in a suicide pact, and how that devastating tragedy pushed her deeper into addiction. She also shares the moment of divine intervention that changed the course of her life, helping her break free from substance use and begin her recovery journey. Today, Betty is a transformation coach dedicated to helping others heal, find hope, and create meaningful change. This conversation sheds light on addiction, trauma, grief, mental health, recovery, and the power of resilience, proving that no matter how dark life becomes, transformation is possible.

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Betty's Links |

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/buddha.betty/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/bettyguadagno/

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@buddhabetty

Website | https://buddhabetty.com/

Chapters |

00:00 Introductions & Backgrounds

02:20 Growing Up in Chaos

05:55 First Encounters with Substances

08:08 Progression of Addiction

12:00 Family Addiction & Shared Struggles

14:44 Major Family Trauma & Loss

18:43 Coping After Parents’ Suicide

22:24 Relationships, Co-Dependency & Addiction

27:28 Addiction’s Consequences & Hitting Bottom

33:00 Prostitution & Survival Strategies

36:46 Getting Clean & Crossroad Moments

41:32 Spiritual Awakening & Near-Death Experience

45:34 Forced Surrender & Finding Recovery

48:46 Long-Term Rehab & Healing

52:59 Building a New Life in Recovery

54:25 Spirituality, God, and the 12 Steps

57:57 Addressing Eating Disorders in Recovery

01:01:12 Holistic Healing & Food Recovery

01:03:51 Spiritual Beliefs & Alternate Paths

01:06:52 Lessons, Life Purpose & Helping Others

01:12:00 Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts

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