<p><strong>Two years ago, I shared my story of quitting weed after 10+ years of dependent use. That episode became my most downloaded episode ever.</strong></p><p>So many of you reached out saying you felt seen, understood, and vindicated. You told me my story gave you hope. You asked me if I was still weed-free.</p><p>The answer is yes. Three years strong. And this is Part 2 of sharing my story.</p><p>In this raw and soul-stirring bonus episode of Legacy of Love, I&#39;m sharing what I didn&#39;t tell you the first time—the part that broke me open completely. The dark night of the soul that became my greatest spiritual awakening.</p><p>Because quitting wasn&#39;t just about putting down the weed. It was about learning to feel again. To breathe again. To trust God in the darkness. And to ACTUALLY hold myself through the depths of pain during this death &amp; rebirth.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode, I share:</strong></p><p>✨ What that first month of withdrawal was really like</p><p>✨ The night I scared my husband and myself—and how that moment changed everything</p><p>✨ How my faith, breath work, journaling, and emotional embodiment practices guided me through the darkness</p><p>✨ Why I couldn&#39;t teach women &amp; couples to feel their emotions while numbing my own—and the vow I made to live in integrity</p><p>✨ The difference between escaping your emotions and actually feeling them</p><p>✨ How I reconnected with God, self-trust, and my purpose in the middle of my breakdown</p><p>✨ Why your breakdowns are often the initiation into your breakthrough</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever struggled with numbing, self-sabotage, or coping mechanisms that keep you from your fullest potential—this episode is your reminder that there&#39;s life on the other side of letting go.</p><p>Because sometimes, God meets you right there—in the unraveling, the tears, the surrender—and teaches you how to breathe again.</p><p><strong>IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:</strong></p><p>I&#39;m not an addiction specialist. This episode (&amp; all episodes) are shared for educational purposes only. I&#39;m sharing my own story as someone who is now three years weed-free. When I was struggling, I searched everywhere for other people&#39;s stories to affirm I wasn&#39;t alone. I wish this was talked about more.</p><p>May this episode be an example of what is possible for you too if you&#39;re looking to release a toxic coping mechanism.</p><p><strong>If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or mental health, this is your loving reminder that it is safe to ask for help. You don&#39;t have to do it alone.</strong></p><p>📞 <strong>Substance Abuse &amp; Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline:</strong> 1-800-662-HELP (4357)<br>💻 <strong>Find an affordable online therapist:</strong> <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">BetterHelp.com</a></p><p>You have the power to break the cycle and pattern. I believe in you.</p><p><strong>✨ Related Episodes:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Z7N1gRxIONkQ78B7FqQW7?si=323350fbafde4054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Listen to Episode 026: &quot;How &amp; Why I Quit Smoking Weed After 10+ Years&quot; (Part 1)</a></li></ul><p><strong>✨ Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.betterhelp.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">BetterHelp — where I found Kathy, the therapist who changed my life</a></li><li>The role of somatic embodiment work in my healing journey</li><li>How my coaching certification kept me accountable to living in integrity</li></ul><p><strong>If this story spoke to your heart, share it on Instagram and tag </strong>@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iammelissapeters/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">iammelissapeters</a><strong> — I love hearing how these episodes touch your soul.</strong></p><p>And if you&#39;re ready to deepen your relationship with yourself, your emotions, and God — visit <a href="https://www.iammelissapeters.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">iammelissapeters.com</a> to explore ways to work with me.</p><p>Thank you for listening. I love you. 🤍</p><p>🔑 <strong>Keywords / SEO Optimization Tags</strong></p><p>quitting weed, how to quit smoking weed, weed addiction, marijuana addiction, cannabis addiction recovery, sobriety journey, three years sober, addiction recovery stories, dark night of the soul, spiritual awakening, emotional healing, healing journey, faith and healing, relationship with God, divine feminine, breathwork, somatic healing, trauma healing, emotional embodiment, coping mechanisms, self-sabotage, withdrawal symptoms, quitting weed cold turkey, BetterHelp, addiction support, mental health resources, transformation, rebirth, letting go, Melissa Peters, Legacy of Love Podcast, women and addiction, feminine embodiment, nervous system healing</p>

Legacy of Love

Melissa Peters

081: Three Years Weed-Free: My Dark Night of the Soul & Rebirth (Part 2)

DEC 1, 202529 MIN
Legacy of Love

081: Three Years Weed-Free: My Dark Night of the Soul & Rebirth (Part 2)

DEC 1, 202529 MIN

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<p><strong>Two years ago, I shared my story of quitting weed after 10+ years of dependent use. That episode became my most downloaded episode ever.</strong></p><p>So many of you reached out saying you felt seen, understood, and vindicated. You told me my story gave you hope. You asked me if I was still weed-free.</p><p>The answer is yes. Three years strong. And this is Part 2 of sharing my story.</p><p>In this raw and soul-stirring bonus episode of Legacy of Love, I&#39;m sharing what I didn&#39;t tell you the first time—the part that broke me open completely. The dark night of the soul that became my greatest spiritual awakening.</p><p>Because quitting wasn&#39;t just about putting down the weed. It was about learning to feel again. To breathe again. To trust God in the darkness. And to ACTUALLY hold myself through the depths of pain during this death &amp; rebirth.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode, I share:</strong></p><p>✨ What that first month of withdrawal was really like</p><p>✨ The night I scared my husband and myself—and how that moment changed everything</p><p>✨ How my faith, breath work, journaling, and emotional embodiment practices guided me through the darkness</p><p>✨ Why I couldn&#39;t teach women &amp; couples to feel their emotions while numbing my own—and the vow I made to live in integrity</p><p>✨ The difference between escaping your emotions and actually feeling them</p><p>✨ How I reconnected with God, self-trust, and my purpose in the middle of my breakdown</p><p>✨ Why your breakdowns are often the initiation into your breakthrough</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever struggled with numbing, self-sabotage, or coping mechanisms that keep you from your fullest potential—this episode is your reminder that there&#39;s life on the other side of letting go.</p><p>Because sometimes, God meets you right there—in the unraveling, the tears, the surrender—and teaches you how to breathe again.</p><p><strong>IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:</strong></p><p>I&#39;m not an addiction specialist. This episode (&amp; all episodes) are shared for educational purposes only. I&#39;m sharing my own story as someone who is now three years weed-free. When I was struggling, I searched everywhere for other people&#39;s stories to affirm I wasn&#39;t alone. I wish this was talked about more.</p><p>May this episode be an example of what is possible for you too if you&#39;re looking to release a toxic coping mechanism.</p><p><strong>If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or mental health, this is your loving reminder that it is safe to ask for help. You don&#39;t have to do it alone.</strong></p><p>📞 <strong>Substance Abuse &amp; Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline:</strong> 1-800-662-HELP (4357)<br>💻 <strong>Find an affordable online therapist:</strong> <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">BetterHelp.com</a></p><p>You have the power to break the cycle and pattern. I believe in you.</p><p><strong>✨ Related Episodes:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Z7N1gRxIONkQ78B7FqQW7?si=323350fbafde4054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Listen to Episode 026: &quot;How &amp; Why I Quit Smoking Weed After 10+ Years&quot; (Part 1)</a></li></ul><p><strong>✨ Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.betterhelp.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">BetterHelp — where I found Kathy, the therapist who changed my life</a></li><li>The role of somatic embodiment work in my healing journey</li><li>How my coaching certification kept me accountable to living in integrity</li></ul><p><strong>If this story spoke to your heart, share it on Instagram and tag </strong>@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iammelissapeters/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">iammelissapeters</a><strong> — I love hearing how these episodes touch your soul.</strong></p><p>And if you&#39;re ready to deepen your relationship with yourself, your emotions, and God — visit <a href="https://www.iammelissapeters.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">iammelissapeters.com</a> to explore ways to work with me.</p><p>Thank you for listening. I love you. 🤍</p><p>🔑 <strong>Keywords / SEO Optimization Tags</strong></p><p>quitting weed, how to quit smoking weed, weed addiction, marijuana addiction, cannabis addiction recovery, sobriety journey, three years sober, addiction recovery stories, dark night of the soul, spiritual awakening, emotional healing, healing journey, faith and healing, relationship with God, divine feminine, breathwork, somatic healing, trauma healing, emotional embodiment, coping mechanisms, self-sabotage, withdrawal symptoms, quitting weed cold turkey, BetterHelp, addiction support, mental health resources, transformation, rebirth, letting go, Melissa Peters, Legacy of Love Podcast, women and addiction, feminine embodiment, nervous system healing</p>