If you need some inspiration to keep moving forward you’ll want to hear this episode. Jana Greene has lived through childhood trauma, addiction, single motherhood, and chronic illness. Despite the stacking of challenges that came her way, she pushed through and created a happy and fulfilled life. She is on the precipice of celebrating 20 years of sobriety and has a thirteen year marriage that’s still in the honeymoon phase. 

Just one month ago Jana had her third book published. The book, entitled “FIERCE Recovery: Living Your Best Sober Life Now”, provides an empowering message with a humorous slant. Tune in to this episode to learn how Jana continues to enjoy life fully despite its challenges. 

Some things that you’ll learn:

• About Jana (1:42)
• Jana’s diagnoses and when she received them. (13:21)

Some questions Bonni asks Jana:

• What kind of person were you before getting sober and being diagnosed with chronic illness? (3:13)
• What was it that convinced you it was finally time to get sober? (4:41)
• What drove you to write? (9:15)
• How has the pandemic affected you? (11:13)
• What do you see as the relationship between chronic illness and addiction? (18:44)
• How do you cope on those difficult days? (21:18)
• How has having chronic illness changed your perspective on life? (24:43)
• What advice would you give to other people who have chronic illness? (29:11) 

Connect with Jana:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MyFierceRecovery

Connect with Bonni:

https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/

https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard

[email protected] 

Show Resources:

Books

• FIERCE Recovery: Living Your Best Sober Life Now - https://www.amazon.com/FIERCE-Recovery-Living-Your-Sober/dp/1985767279
• Edgewise: plunging off of the brink of drink and into the love of God - https://www.amazon.com/Edgewise-plunging-brink-drink-into

Blog 

• The Beggar’s Bakery - https://thebeggarsbakery.net/

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