She Survived Addiction, Trauma & Eating Disorders… Now She Helps Others Heal

She Survived Addiction, Trauma & Eating Disorders… Now She Helps Others Heal

From Primary Purpose with Pej by Network One Digital | Pej Media

April 10, 2026 · 1h 15m

About this episode

Shireen Janti shares her journey of overcoming addiction and trauma, and how she now helps others heal.

In this powerful episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, we sit down with Shireen Janti, a mental health and addiction recovery professional whose life story is a testament to resilience, transformation, and purpose. After surviving substance abuse, eating disorders, and deep personal trauma, Shireen has now been sober for over 36 years. What makes her journey even more impactful is how she turned her recovery into a lifelong mission, helping others navigate addiction, mental health struggles, and the road to healing. With more than three decades of experience in mental health and chemical dependency, and a career that spans the entertainment industry including her leadership role at MusiCares, Shireen has supported thousands of individuals and families in crisis. In this conversation, she shares hard truths about addiction, what real recovery looks like, and how people can rebuild their lives through self-awareness, community, and support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope, understanding, or a deeper perspective on what it truly takes to heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Guest: Shireen Janti

Topics covered

  • addiction
  • mental health
  • recovery
  • trauma
  • eating disorders

Keywords

  • resilience
  • transformation
  • self-awareness
  • community
  • support

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