#18: Recovering from Substance Abuse into Purpose: Psychotherapist Sarah Jenkins

How can being in a very dark place in our lives into finding purpose?
Sarah Jenkins was there. Nine years ago, she was facing five years in prison on a felony charge rooted in her substance abuse. Her life was tragic. Now, she's is clean and sober and thriving. She's found her purpose as a psychotherapist helping others--often with their addiction issues. In this episode, she shares her journey.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
* The impact of self-image on finding purpose
* The need to both connect and separate from other people as we pursue purpose
* How purpose can feel like a calling
* The use of love as a proxy for our purpose
* The relationship between pain and purpose

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Edited and Produced by Josh Gilbert, Music also by Josh Gilbert. 
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