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Healing Together: Johnny and Cristy on Codependency, Boundaries & Growth (Part 2)


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🔔 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses alcoholism, domestic abuse, and mental health struggles. Please take care of yourself accordingly.

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Meet Our Guests: Johnny & Cristy
Meet Johnny and Cristy, two incredible individuals with powerful stories of resilience, healing, and personal growth.

Johnny opens up about his struggles with alcoholism, sharing how it impacted his mental health, relationships, and recovery journey. Cristy offers her perspective on what it’s like to support a loved one through addiction while also maintaining her own mental wellness.

Together, they engage in an honest and heartfelt conversation about the hidden challenges of addiction, breaking free from codependency, setting boundaries, and the path to healing. Their vulnerability and authenticity make this a must-listen episode for anyone navigating similar challenges or looking better to understand the intersection of addiction and mental well-being.

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3 Key Takeaways from This Episode
  1. Breaking Free from Codependency – Cristy shares her journey of realizing her worth, setting boundaries, and overcoming her past struggles.
  2. The Journey of Sobriety – Johnny discusses the difficult but necessary steps to recognize addiction, seek help, and build a healthier life.
  3. Healing is Possible – Their story proves that recovery, self-love, and happiness are achievable with the right support and mindset.
  4. Important Chapters
    00:00 - Trigger Warning & Introduction
    💔 05:30 - Cristy’s Story: Leaving a Toxic Relationship
    🍷 15:45 - Johnny’s Journey with Alcoholism
    💡 28:20 - Recognizing Red Flags & Setting Boundaries
    💛 40:00 - Healing & Growth After Trauma
    🎙️ 50:10 - How Johnny & Cristy are Helping Others
    Mental Health Quote from This Episode
    "If you are in a toxic relationship, just run. There is a big world outside waiting for you, full of love, healing, and new opportunities." – Cristy
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