Overcoming Addiction Through Gratitude with Jamie Hess

Episode Summary

The world is grappling with a crisis that often remains hidden in the shadows, yet its devastating impact reaches far and wide: the epidemic of drug addiction. This harrowing struggle has touched the lives of countless individuals, tearing families apart and shattering dreams. But amidst the despair, there is a glimmer of hope that we must hold onto, for the journey to recovery is not a distant dream, but an achievable reality.

In today’s episode of the Win Monday podcast, we feature Jamie Hess, a woman with an incredible story of transformation from addiction to recovery. Her journey is a testament to the hope that lies ahead, and together, we'll break the stigma and find inspiration in her path to healing. Jamie is an expert in radical behavior change, a wellness entrepreneur, a media personality, a podcaster, and a 1:1 coach who helps people get out of their own way in order to shine.

In our conversation, Jamie discusses her journey from drug addiction to becoming a thought leader in the wellness industry. We dive into the power of love, gratitude, and a purposeful lifestyle in overcoming addiction and making positive changes. Jamie shares her daily habits and rituals, including intentional movement and scripting, a form of manifestation. We also discuss the importance of finding joy in the present moment and not constantly chasing goals. Jamie highlights the epidemic of loneliness and the importance of community in achieving happiness and fulfillment.

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Key Takeaways

Overcoming addiction and making positive changes in life requires love for a new life and gratitude for everyday blessings.
Practicing daily gratitude can increase joy, decrease pain, and improve overall well-being.
Living a purposeful lifestyle involves integrating purpose into daily behaviors, decisions, and actions.
Finding joy in the present moment is essential for happiness and peace, rather than fixating on future achievements.
Loneliness can be overcome by seeking help and accountability from others and fostering community and connection.

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In This Episode

[03:40] Jamie’s transition from an influencer to a thought leader
[05:09] The journey from drug addiction to recovery
[08:57] Jamie’s “enough is enough” point
[10:18] The fear of change and the power of love
[11:16] The mindset of loving to win
[14:54] Developing a gratitude practice
[21:54] The morning routine
[22:56] Scripting as a manifestation technique
[28:15] The focus on action and decision-making
[33:05] Loneliness as an epidemic
[34:08] Asking for help and accountability
[37:42] Scripting a future goal

Notable Quotes

[07:20] “ With addiction, the treatment is really this deep spiritual application that you really have to wrap your head around in order to recover.” - Jamie
[09:02] " I went through many years of pretty dark loads. And what I found out is that your bottom can always have a trap door. Like, it can get worse.” - Jamie
[12:39] “I wake up and I'm 20 years sober. The novelty still hasn't worn off. I wake up and I'm like, dude, just happy to be here.” - Jamie
[14:56] “Having a daily gratitude practice is one of the science-proven effective things you can do to increase joy, decrease physical pain, and actually boost your immunity, improve your self-esteem, and also even do better at work.” - Jamie
[22:03] “There's a couple of non-negotiables that have to happen in the morning. And for me, intentional movement is one of them.” - Jamie

Our Guest

Jamie Hess, a 20-year corporate PR & marketing executive for McDonald's, W Hotels, GM, and LinkedIn, evolved into a global thought leader specializing in behavior change through accountability. She's a wellness expert, media personality, podcaster, and 1:1 coach, transforming lives on shows like The View, TODAY, & Good Morning America.

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Resources and Links

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Win Monday Community

Paul Epstein

Jamie Hess

Mentioned

Off the Gram Podcast: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5e1a6774ab5c3f6204bb9707

The Gratituful Ology Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/grateful-ology-gratitude-is-not-totally-a-real-word/id1278815517?i=1000424182043

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