The Robbery That Saved a Life : A Story of Trauma, Addiction, and Redemption with Joshua Blomquist [Part Two]

25 Nov 2025 โ€ข 39 min โ€ข EN
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[Content Warning]: Drug use, child abuse, neglect, child sexual abuse, addiction, attempted suicide, overdose, suicidal ideation Today, Jan is again joined by Joshua Blomquist. In part two, Josh, emerging from prison with a new perspective, shares the powerful second half of his story. He details his journey through recovery, beginning as a case manager at the very organization that helped him, "Helping Hands." Josh discusses the profound work of addressing his trauma, learning that the question isn"t "what"s wrong with you?" but "what happened to you?". His experiences, once a source of shame, became his greatest asset in helping others. Now the Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar organization, he reveals how he found purpose, healed relationships, and is ensuring his own child has an ACEs score of zero. Where To Find Helping Hands: Helping Hands Reentry Program Insta: @HelpingHandsHopeCenters FB: Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 National Sexual Assault Hotlineย  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 Subscribe / Support / Contact: ๐ŸŽ Review on Apple ๐ŸŽถ Review on Spotify โœ Share Your Story ๐ŸŒ Podcast Website ๐Ÿ”ด YouTube ๐Ÿ“ท Instagramย  ย  Jan Broberg Foundation: ๐Ÿ’ Foundation Website ๐Ÿ“’ย  The Jan Broberg Story ๐Ÿ—ž Sign Up For Our Newsletter ๐Ÿ’ž Thrivivors

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