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Jaimie Alexander Opens Up About Nearly Dying, Getting Sober & Finding Herself Again
About this episode
Jaimie Alexander is an actress best known for her roles in Thor and Blindspot. After nearly dying and getting sober, Jaimie is now on a mission to use her platform to spark real conversations around healing, growth, and mental health.
Today on the show we discuss: how a near death experience forced Jaimie to get sober and reassess her life, why life can feel like being stuck in a hallway with closed doors, how to rebuild your life when everything is stripped away from you, the daily practices she uses to support her mental health and stay grounded, the impact of fame on mental health, how life's toughest moments lead to unexpected blessings and much more.
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