Rock Bottom, Rhinestone Crowns & Pulling Yourself Together with Ginger Howard!
In this episode, we chat with Ginger Howard about second chances, sobriety, and starting over when life feels like it’s gone off the rails. Ginger shares her story of battling alcoholism, the moment she knew she needed to change, and how community support helped her rebuild. We also dive into her journey toward healing through holistic practices, spirituality, and pageantry. It’s an honest conversation about what it really takes to want more, do the work, and manifest a new life from the ground up. Enjoy!
Topics Discussed on This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Second Chances
02:14 Struggles with Alcoholism
05:29 The Journey to Sobriety
08:23 Life After Alcohol
11:11 Finding New Passions
13:50 Reconnecting with Self
16:58 The Power of Community
19:37 Embracing Change and Growth
22:27 The Role of Reiki and Holistic Healing
25:01 Returning to Pageantry
28:01 Helping Others Through Recovery
30:42 Running as a Form of Meditation
33:39 A New Daily Routine
36:33 The Importance of Second Chances
39:06 Manifestation and Purpose
41:45 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
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