In this raw and revealing installment of "Healing with Heather," your host, Heather Goff, takes listeners deeper into her tumultuous early adulthood. Picking up from her high school graduation, Heather unfolds her journey through various roles in the food and beverage industry, where she both thrived socially and encountered the pervasive party culture. From her first encounters with cocaine and its lasting impact on her life choices to the love stories that intertwined with her battles, she relays the candid truths of addiction and the false sense of control it brought.

Heather shares her struggles with identity, self-worth, and the need for validation, amidst the backdrop of a demanding nightlife and the indulgent freedoms of her early twenties. As she opens up about the personal and relational challenges faced with past partners, she reflects on key moments that shaped her path, including a heartbreaking end to a significant relationship with her first fiancée amid escalating substance use.

Throughout the narrative, Heather reveals candid moments that led to destructive behaviors and decisions that risked everything. Despite the chaotic lifestyle and the eventually overwhelming grip of addiction, Heather emphasizes the critical importance of acknowledging one’s worth and potential for change. Closing with a heartfelt message to those feeling isolated in addiction, Heather affirms they are not alone and encourages taking steps towards recovery.