Episode Details

⚠️ Trigger Warning:
This episode contains discussions about alcoholism, addiction, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised.

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Welcome to Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and the 2024 Women In Podcasting Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast! With over 1 million downloads, we continue bringing raw, unfiltered mental health conversations to the forefront.

In Part 1 of this two-part series, Johnny & Cristy share their deeply personal stories about battling alcoholism and navigating the mental health struggles that come with it. This episode dives into the emotional toll of addiction, the importance of support systems, and the journey toward healing.

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Meet Our Guests: Johnny & Cristy

Johnny and Cristy open up about their struggles with addiction and mental health. Johnny shares his honest journey with alcoholism, exploring how it impacted his relationships and mental well-being. Cristy provides insight on supporting a loved one through recovery while maintaining her mental health. Their vulnerability and openness make this a powerful episode for anyone facing similar challenges or looking to understand addiction and mental health better.

Connect with Johnny & Cristy:

• Johnny’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084446821996
• Cristy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cris.mamichulis
• Cairn View Winery: https://www.cairnviewwinery.com/

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3 Key Takeaways:

1. The Intersection of Addiction & Mental Health: Johnny’s story reveals how alcoholism often masks deeper mental health struggles.
2. The Power of Support Systems: Cristy highlights the importance of standing by loved ones wh