Episode Details

In this powerful episode, Tina shares her remarkable journey from a chaotic childhood in Miami to more than 11 years of continuous sobriety. Born in Honduras and raised in a family marked by addiction, trauma, and instability, Tina describes the early experiences that shaped her, the escapism she clung to long before substances entered the picture, and the decades-long cycle of addiction that followed.

Her story spans cross-country moves, dangerous bottoms, near-fatal overdoses, and the painful consequences of living without the tools to cope. But it also reveals the turning points: the sponsor who never gave up, the treatment and therapy that rebuilt her life, the amends that transformed her relationships, and the unexpected joys that sobriety made possible — including becoming a fire-breathing burlesque performer, returning to USC on a full scholarship, and finding purpose in service and special education.

With honesty, humour, and humility, Tina reflects on how recovery continues to surprise her, challenge her, and offer new beginnings. Her message is clear: sobriety doesn’t erase hardship, but it opens the door to growth, connection, and a life far bigger than anything addiction allowed.

A raw, generous, and deeply hopeful share for anyone on the path of recovery.