Overcoming Addiction and Incarceration: Finding Purpose and Redemption Behind Bars with Taylor Washburn

Breakfast of Choices

Today on Breakfast of Choices, I have Guest, Taylor Washburn, to share his powerful story of overcoming addiction and incarceration. Growing up, Taylor experienced a chaotic home life due to his parents' drug and alcohol abuse. As a child, he realized his family dynamics were very different from those of his friends and peers, leading him to keep secrets and defend his home life.
Unfortunately, Taylor ended up joining his parents' lifestyle in a misguided attempt to fit in and feel accepted. Taylor's transition to adolescence brought increased involvement in drug use and criminal activities. He describes the challenges of navigating the dangerous drug world and the emotional toll it took on his self-esteem and trust in others. Taylor's criminal behavior eventually landed him in juvenile detention and later, adult prison. However, it was during his final, lengthy prison sentence that Taylor experienced a profound transformation.
Through prayer and a willingness to change, Taylor found purpose in helping others, teaching classes, and tutoring his fellow inmates. This shift in mindset and behavior was life-changing. Since his release, Taylor has continued on a positive path, rebuilding relationships, finding joy in life, and looking for ways to contribute to prison reform and support others who have been incarcerated. Taylor's story is a testament to the power of hope, personal growth, and using one's experiences for good. I'm honored to have him share his journey and inspire others who may be struggling with addiction or facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Together, we can break the cycle and create a brighter future.

From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid.
We all have them...every single day, we wake up, we have the chance to make new choices.
We have the power to make our own daily, "Breakfast of Choices"
Resources and ways to connect:

Facebook: Jo Summers
Instagram: @Summersjol
Facebook Support: Chance For Change Women’s circle
National suicide prevention and crisis, hotline number 988
National domestic violence hotline:
800–799–7233
National hotline for substance abuse, and addiction:
844–289–0879
National mental health hotline:
866–903–3787
National child health and child abuse hotline:
800–422–4454
CoDa.org
12. Step recovery program for codependency.

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1. Overcoming Addiction and Incarceration: Finding Purpose and Redemption Behind Bars with Taylor Washburn (00:00:00)

2. Rock Solid Transformation From Rock Bottom (00:00:07)

3. Navigating Life in the Drug World (00:11:56)

4. Lifestyle Choices Impacting Future Consequences (00:25:37)

5. Endless Cycle of Destructive Choices (00:33:36)

6. Prison Redemption Through Helping Others (00:42:04)

7. Building a New Life of Freedom (00:56:03)

8. Finding Hope Through Connection (01:09:30)