On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Lena, whose story begins in Russia and unfolds into an inspiring tale of survival and transformation. Adopted at just five years old and brought to the U.S., Lena’s childhood was filled with challenges that eventually led her down a dark road of meth addiction. Now, with 16 years of recovery, Lena has rebuilt her life and dedicated herself to helping others heal. Working in the treatment field, she uses her...
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On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Lena, whose story begins in Russia and unfolds into an inspiring tale of survival and transformation. Adopted at just five years old and brought to the U.S., Lena’s childhood was filled with challenges that eventually led her down a dark road of meth addiction. Now, with 16 years of recovery, Lena has rebuilt her life and dedicated herself to helping others heal. Working in the treatment field, she uses her...
Tanya’s story is a raw and powerful reminder of resilience and redemption. Growing up in extreme poverty, living in motels, and exposed to addiction at just nine years old, she began smoking crack with her prostitute aunt and following her on calls. What seemed like a childhood destined for destruction turned into years of battling addiction—until Tanya found a turning point at the Salvation Army. Today, Tanya is a captain at that same Salvation Army, helping women overcome addiction and recl...
The StraitJacket Podcast
On this episode of the StraitJacket Podcast, Keta Loren and Jeff Conroy sit down with Lena, whose story begins in Russia and unfolds into an inspiring tale of survival and transformation. Adopted at just five years old and brought to the U.S., Lena’s childhood was filled with challenges that eventually led her down a dark road of meth addiction. Now, with 16 years of recovery, Lena has rebuilt her life and dedicated herself to helping others heal. Working in the treatment field, she uses her...
