Taylor Ballinger: How Tearing My ACL Led to Substance Abuse | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Taylor Ballinger: How Tearing My ACL Led to Substance Abuse | The Hopeaholics Podcast Taylor Ballinger opens up about her journey through a turbulent childhood, struggles with addiction, and the path to self-discovery that led her to faith and healing. Growing up with absent parents, Taylor found herself immersed in substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and a toxic cycle of numbing pain. After suffering an ACL injury and facing the realities of her drinking habits, she turned to personal growth, mental health resources, and ultimately, her faith in God to rebuild her life. Now a fitness and mental health coach, Taylor shares her story to inspire others to break free from their past and find purpose. #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: 00:03:12 – Realizing Her Childhood Was Difficult 00:05:18 – Growing Up Without Parental Guidance 00:09:04 – Parents’ Divorce and Its Aftermath 00:13:21 – Struggles with Food and Stability 00:19:04 – Getting Her Own Apartment in High School 00:21:49 – Discovering Her Mom’s Infidelity 00:23:14 – Cutting Ties with Her Mother for Years 00:28:07 – Recognizing Unhealthy Relationship Patterns 00:30:35 – Finding Healing Through Faith 00:39:17 – Getting Involved in Mental Health Coaching 00:42:53 – Early Introduction to Alcohol and Partying 00:44:06 – Abusive Relationship and Substance Abuse 00:46:24 – ACL Injury Leading to Heavier Drinking 00:49:36 – COVID Lockdowns Forced Self-Reflection 00:51:12 – Learning to Break the Cycle of Addiction