Jennifer Foote: Embracing The Higher Power | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Jennifer Foote, a resilient survivor celebrating five years of sobriety. Recorded at the Hope by the Sea treatment facility, Jennifer shares her transformative journey from a life gripped by alcohol addiction to one of strength and purpose. She recounts her initial resistance to rehab, sparked by a family intervention led by her sister, a judge, and her pivotal decision to extend her stay from 25 to 105 days to solidify her recovery. Jennifer opens up about critical moments, including a frightening incident at rehab where Chad’s compassionate intervention kept her grounded, and her son’s overlapping treatment at the same facility, facilitated by her advocacy and Chad’s support. She candidly discusses post-rehab challenges, such as a dangerous relationship with a fellow rehab peer that led to threats and her empowerment through learning to shoot for self-defense. Jennifer also reflects on her sister’s unwavering support, her reinstatement in the oil and gas industry, and a reconciliatory trip to South Africa. With humor and vulnerability, she addresses ongoing concerns, like her son’s depression after his father’s passing and her commitment to sobriety by viewing alcohol as poison.

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Timestamps:
00:02:11 - Sobriety Milestone
00:02:25 - Chad’s Support in Crisis
00:04:18 - Arrival at Rehab
00:09:11 - Son’s Overlapping Treatment
00:09:21 - Initial Resistance to Rehab
00:12:47 - Repaying Kindness
00:14:03 - Sister’s Support and Naltrexone
00:14:50 - Career Reinstatement
00:15:45 - Thirteenth Stepping Mistake
00:17:45 - Facing Threats and Resilience
00:23:30 - Learning to Shoot
00:28:41 - Sister’s Intervention
00:30:04 - South Africa Trip
00:33:02 - Son’s Struggles Post-Loss
00:34:14 - First Drink and Blackouts
00:51:48 - Maintaining Sobriety
00:54:08 - Avoiding Recovery Coaching Risks