Through The Eyes of My Clean Self with V Ginny Burton

In this week's episode Coach Blu talks with V Ginny Burton. Her side-by-side photo went viral a couple years ago when she posted an old mug shot in the depths of her addiction next to her college graduation cap and gown photo. One of the most incredible comeback stories of all time. From being introduced to drugs by her mom at age 7, 17 felony convictions, multiple prison stints, to now a college graduate working to help with prison and policy reform. She is a Truman Scholar, Martin Honor Scholar, UW graduate, national spokesperson, author, mother, recovering addict, and former prisoner.

Listen as Ginny speaks from her heart on how she has turned the mess of a lifelong addiction, trauma, and a turbulent lifestyle into a powerful message of redemption, faith, education, and triumph. You may have seen the viral photo of Ginny during her addiction compared to the graduation photo proving to herself and others, she can do hard things. Ginny speaks about how she Erased her past and Replaced it with education, perseverance, and athletics. Listen as she speaks about the numerous criminal convictions, serving time in county jails and state prisons, and the lessons she learned to apply herself toward a more excellent way of life.  

Ginny has passion and strength as she uses her education to now spark change on a larger scale to help governments and local agencies offer assistance to those in need of recovery and mental health services. Her message for those battling addiction or other life issues. It’s never too late to change.
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