
Episode #150
From Trauma & Addiction to 21 Years Sober: Christina Simos’ Incredible Recovery Story
What happens when childhood trauma, generational alcoholism, addiction, and years of self-destruction collide? Christina Simos shares an incredibly raw story of growing up in a chaotic home, surviving trauma, struggling with alcohol and drugs, and eventually finding a path to sobriety and purpose. Now 21 years sober and CEO of Friendly House, Christina has dedicated her life to helping women recover from addiction. In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, she opens up about suicide attempts, substance abuse, motherhood, breaking generational cycles, recovery, forgiveness, and why lasting sobriety requires community, consistency, and time. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, alcoholism, trauma, or recovery, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that your past does not have to determine your future. Subscribe to Crosstalk Podcast for more real stories about addiction, recovery, sobriety, and transformation. Access our website for the full notes for this episode: Video is available on https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSTALKPODCASTS/videos Follow CROSSTALK on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crosstalkpodcasts/ | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re so grateful for your support each episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please help us reach others by sharing it with someone who’d love it and leaving a review here






