When Hope Wins with Sheldon Jernigan Part 1

Nine years ago, I hired a private detective to find my son in California. He had been homeless on the street and I barely recognized him. But today I’m SOOO grateful he's sitting across from me and he’s sober in my adorable studio.  💛 By popular demand, Sheldon is BACK, and this time we're talking about addiction, family, and the long road to recovery. Sheldon explains why people remain in addiction far longer than anyone expects them to and how drugs literally  hijack the brain. Sheldon also shares how this all started. He talks about the day his father left us, and the deep need for a man to simply see him. I open up about the family history of addiction I grew up in, and the hope I hold onto today. Sheldon said it best: God will move mountains, but you have to bring a wheelbarrow and a shovel. **Episode Highlights:** \[02:04] How Low Can You Go? Understanding Addiction \[02:56] The Hijacked Brain  \[07:12] Bakersfield, the Private Detective & the Airport \[09:28] Sponsor Shoutouts  \[14:18] Bringing a Wheelbarrow \[16:38] The Need for Godly Role Models \[18:10] Craving to Belong  \[19:14] Growing Up Broke \[23:02] There Is Hope  **About Sheldon Jernigan:** Sheldon Jernigan is a son, father, and voice of hope in recovery. After years of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, Sheldon is a little over a year sober and rebuilding his life one day at a time. Follow Sheldon on tikok: @tiny\_dancer\_sheldon **Big Thanks To Our Sponsors:** Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Team Patriot LLC: https://teampatriotllc.com Panama City Coffee: https://www.panamacitycoffee.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Field Marketing: https://www.facebook.com/fieldswagco **New Merch & Book Updates!** My New Merch: Check out our official Joy Is My Favorite Color and Be Sweet Y'all merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.me! The Book: Joy Is My Favorite Color is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9G Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement. Sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com **Let's Stay Connected!** Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. **Presented by ADF Media** Be sweet, y'all! 💕