In this inspiring episode, Kate sits down with the incredible Jessica Landon, who celebrates an incredible milestone—11 years of sobriety. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey, humbly reminding us that healing isn’t linear and that recovery is a lifelong process. As a self-proclaimed “forever student” of self-discovery, Jessica dives into the lessons she’s learned along the way and the challenges she continues to navigate.

Key highlights from the episode include:

• Healing as a Lifelong Journey: Why Jessica embraces the idea that there is no final destination in recovery, only growth and learning.
• Spirituality as a Foundation: How connecting with a higher power and cultivating spiritual practices has anchored her recovery.
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• The Importance of a Multi-Faceted Recovery Program: Jessica emphasizes creating a recovery approach with no single point of failure, combining tools like therapy, fellowship, and self-reflection.
• Parenthood and Marriage in Sobriety: The unique challenges of maintaining sobriety while balancing the roles of partner and parent, and how she applies recovery principles to her personal relationships.

This episode is a powerful reminder that progress, not perfection, is the key to long-term sobriety and personal growth. Whether you’re newly sober, in long-term recovery, or simply looking for inspiration, Jessica’s story offers valuable insights into navigating life’s challenges with grace and resilience.

Links:

 Jessica’s Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/jessicalandon12/

 Fight Addiction Now:  

https://www.facebook.com/fightaddictionnow.org

“The Shift” Group Coaching with Jessica Landon & Kate Vitela 

https://kate-vitela.mykajabi.com/222

Mentioned in this episode:

Gut Check: A Private Self-Inquiry Course