Michael Allio and Jade Chapman join me for a powerful conversation about grief, addiction, recovery, and the unexpected path that brought them together.
Michael is a former contestant on The Bachelorette, author of the children's book Where the Wild Heart Grows, and co-founder of St. James Therapeutics, a company focused on advancing cancer treatment and care. He opens up about losing his wife, Laura, to cancer, raising his son as a single father, and the dependence on painkillers he developed in the aftermath of her death.
Jade is a beauty entrepreneur, educator, and content creator whose work has inspired millions. She shares her journey with alcohol, the impact her sister's decade-long heroin addiction had on her family, and what finally led her to embrace recovery.
Together, they discuss what it means to love someone through struggle, how recovery transformed their relationship, and why honesty, service, and community have become the foundation of their lives.
In this episode, we discuss:
Michael's experience with grief after losing his wife, Laura
The opioid addiction he developed following her death
Jade's journey with alcohol and recovery
Her sister's battle with heroin addiction and long-term recovery
Supporting a partner through sobriety
Love, second chances, and starting over
Raising children through loss, healing, and change
Finding purpose through service and helping others
Whether you've experienced addiction, loss, recovery, or simply the challenges of loving another person through difficult seasons, this conversation is a reminder that our past doesn't disqualify us from love – it often prepares us for it.
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https://thewildheartgrows.com/
https://www.stjamestherapeutics.com/
Follow Jade Chapman:https://www.instagram.com/jadeywadey180/
https://www.instagram.com/jadecomplexions/
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If you or anyone you know is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact Release Recovery:
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