Kristina Padilla: A Rainbow Person’s Journey to Recovery | The Hopeaholics Podcast

In this engaging episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Kristina Padilla, a passionate recovery advocate and dual doctorate candidate, who shares their compelling journey from gang involvement and personal challenges to becoming a transformative figure in mental health and addiction recovery. Kristina discusses their experiences with domestic violence, coming out as a same-gender-loving person, and raising their daughter through artificial insemination, while advocating for diverse recovery pathways, including their innovative concept of metaphysical recovery. They also highlight their advocacy work, including lobbying in Washington, DC, for improved addiction treatment policies and addressing systemic issues like insurance delays and unethical rehab practices, delivered with charisma and a call for non-judgmental, human-centered support.

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Timestamps:
00:03:03 - Navigating Dating and Identity
00:06:45 - Addressing Domestic Violence and Accountability
00:09:42 - FBI Citizens Academy and Anti-Trafficking Advocacy
00:12:42 - Sharing Marriage and Divorce Experience
00:13:52 - Journey to Parenthood via Artificial Insemination
00:16:48 - Educational Achievements and Career Path
00:19:25 - Coming Out and Early Gang Involvement
00:20:47 - Encountering Past in Prison Work
01:05:41 - Proposing Metaphysical Recovery Pathways
01:15:15 - Lobbying for Policy Change
01:22:36 - Critiquing Unqualified Rehab Operators