Kristina Padilla: A Rainbow Person’s Journey to Recovery | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Kristina Padilla: A Rainbow Person’s Journey to Recovery | The Hopeaholics Podcast In this engaging episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Kristina Padilla, a passionate recovery advocate and dual doctorate candidate, who shares their compelling journey from gang involvement and personal challenges to becoming a transformative figure in mental health and addiction recovery. Kristina discusses their experiences with domestic violence, coming out as a same-gender-loving person, and raising their daughter through artificial insemination, while advocating for diverse recovery pathways, including their innovative concept of metaphysical recovery. They also highlight their advocacy work, including lobbying in Washington, DC, for improved addiction treatment policies and addressing systemic issues like insurance delays and unethical rehab practices, delivered with charisma and a call for non-judgmental, human-centered support. #thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover  #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #RecoveryIsPossible #Hope #wedorecover  Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics  Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics  https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch:  https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction.  Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com  Timestamps: 00:03:03 - Navigating Dating and Identity 00:06:45 - Addressing Domestic Violence and Accountability 00:09:42 - FBI Citizens Academy and Anti-Trafficking Advocacy 00:12:42 - Sharing Marriage and Divorce Experience 00:13:52 - Journey to Parenthood via Artificial Insemination 00:16:48 - Educational Achievements and Career Path 00:19:25 - Coming Out and Early Gang Involvement 00:20:47 - Encountering Past in Prison Work 01:05:41 - Proposing Metaphysical Recovery Pathways 01:15:15 - Lobbying for Policy Change 01:22:36 - Critiquing Unqualified Rehab Operators