S2 E5 Cristina Preston

Jakob was MIA, playing nurse for his sick girlfriend, so Chris and Jeff held it down.

But don’t worry, this episode still packs a punch.

Guest: Cristina Preston

Ministry Leader at Celebrate Recovery at Connect Church in Fenton, MO. But don’t let the “ministry leader” title fool you—this ain't some holier-than-thou sermon. Cristina's been through the trenches: heroin, crack, drug dealing, debts, and even surviving sex trafficking. Rock bottom wasn’t just a place; it was her reality. But she clawed her way back and now helps others do the same.

Topics Covered:

• The loneliness and shame that fuel addiction
• How childhood trauma shapes mental health
• The insane journey from prescription meds to heroin
• What happens when you completely lose control—and how to get it back
• The grind of the fitness industry, and how self-worth gets twisted
• Finding love, navigating blended families, and why forgiveness is a damn superpower

Cristina’s Message:

Your past does NOT define you. You’ve got a purpose, and your worst moments can be the key to helping someone else.

For more on

Celebrate Recovery

https://www.connectchurchstl.com/celebraterecovery

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