Talks with Dr Shafer featuring Special Guest Jonathan Niziol, Model, Entrepreneur and Mental Health Advocate
Talks with Dr Shafer featuring Special Guest Jonathan Niziol, Model, Entrepreneur and Mental Health Advocate  
Podcast: Talks with Dr Shafer
Published On: Tue Apr 16 2024
Description: *Trigger Warning: Today's Episode includes discussion of Sexual Assault, Addiction, Alcoholism, Self-Harm, and Eating Disorders Join Dr Shafer on Talks with Dr Shafer with Special Guest Jonathan Niziol. Jonathan shares his journey of overcoming distractions and addiction after the sudden loss of his mother as a young adult. He discusses his struggles with severe anxiety, clinical depression, panic disorder, and self-harm. Jonathan's turning point in his alcoholism came when he experienced a life-threatening case of acute pancreatitis due to alcoholism. This event led him to make the decision to quit drinking, but his relationship to distractions and self led to several other cycles of addiction that he had to learn to face through a focus on self-awareness with the help of therapy. Jonathan is an International Model who was a victim of sexual assault in the workplace. Jonathan then faced a battle with bulimia and details his experience. Jonathan Niziol shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction, trauma, and self-discovery. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, forgiveness, and self-acceptance in the healing process. Jonathan highlights the power of words and mindset in shaping our lives and encourages continuous learning and growth, and the importance of treating ourselves with kindness and compassion. Jonathan's story serves as a reminder that we are stronger than we think and that it's never too late to make positive changes in our lives, and those changes start with our mindset and our habits. Thank you for joining us today. Please subscribe to Talks with Dr Shafer for more inspiration and growth-oriented episodes! Let's grow together and reclaim our stories. You are not alone in dealing with addiction. SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.  1-800-662-HELP (4357) FindTreatment.gov You are not alone in dealing with your sexual assault. Help is available Speak with someone today National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours/day 1-800-656-4673 National Sexual Violence Resource Center https://www.nsvrc.org/find-help You are not alone in dealing with an eating disorder: ANOREXIA NERVOSA & ASSOCIATED DISORDERS ANAD HOTLINE The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD) is a non-profit organization that provides support and resources to individuals and families affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image concerns. They offer free, easy to access resources to anyone who needs them. 1-888-375-7767 Suicide and Crisis Support: You are not alone Help is available Speak with someone today 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Talks with Dr Shafer, Featuring Dr Shafer Stedron MD, Neurologist, Life Coach, Author and Musician with a passion for storytelling as a tool for growth, health, and creating a beautiful future. www.drshaferstedronova.com Little House of Dreams Entertainment All Rights Reserved Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse Would you like to be a guest on Talks with Dr Shafer? Go to www.drshaferstedronova.com and contact us on the Podcast section! We can't wait to hear your story.