{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62543c995777950013f2db2b/68d34c197d53f4238ef89fa6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 120 Healing Out Loud with Jonathan Niziol","description":"<p><em>Trigger warning: This episode discusses addiction, mental health struggles, and suicide.</em></p><p><br></p><p>International model, personal trainer, and wellness advocate <strong>Jonathan Niziol</strong> joins <em>The Beauty In The Mess</em> to share how he turned unimaginable loss into a mission to help others. After losing his mom the day before his 21st birthday, Jonathan spiraled into alcohol and drug addiction, depression, and anxiety, until a near-death experience at 25 forced a complete reset.</p><p><br></p><p>Now 16 years alcohol-free and 6½ years free from all substances, Jonathan opens up about the inner work that saved him, the male mental-health stigma he’s determined to break, and how he rebuilt a thriving life and career. This conversation is raw, practical, and full of hope for anyone facing hidden battles.</p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[02:25]</strong> Early life in Canada and the tragedy that changed everything</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[11:25]</strong> Spiraling into alcohol, drugs, and depression</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[20:25]</strong> A near-death hospital stay and the decision to live</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[30:25]</strong> From addiction to international modeling and fitness</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[40:25]</strong> Confronting body dysmorphia and eating disorders</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[50:25]</strong> Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[59:25]</strong> Daily practices for staying sober and grounded</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[68:25]</strong> Words of encouragement for anyone who feels stuck</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Jonathan Niziol</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Website: <a href=\"https://www.jonathanniziolofficial.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.jonathanniziolofficial.com</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathanniziol\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/jonathanniziol</a></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency Profile: <a href=\"https://www.sutherlandmodels.com/men/110-jonathan-niziol/bio/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.sutherlandmodels.com/men/110-jonathan-niziol/bio/</a></p><p><br></p><p>✨ <strong>Connect with Michele Simms:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href=\"https://thebeautyinthemess.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thebeautyinthemess.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the.beauty.in.the.mess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@the.beauty.in.the.mess</a></li><li>Facebook Group: The Beauty in the Mess Podcast</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💬 Rate &amp; Review</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loved this episode? Please consider leaving a 5-star review and sharing it with a friend!</p><p><br></p><p>If you or someone you know is struggling, you are never alone. In the U.S., call or text <strong>988</strong> anytime for confidential support.</p><p>#MentalHealthAwareness #AddictionRecovery #TheBeautyInTheMess #HealingJourney #MenAndMentalHealth #JonathanNiziol #BreakTheStigma #MensMentalHealth #HealingJourney #SobrietySuccess #Resilience</p>","author_name":"Michele Simms"}