The Double Lives of Drug Addicts: a conversation with Jonathan Parkhurst

Today we speak with Jonathan Parkhurst about his salvation from the clutches of addiction. John goes into detail about how his extreme internal strife led to a catastrophic relationship with crack cocaine. In addition, John will discuss his mission to help others struggling with chemical dependency through his revolutionary company and website GoSeekHaven.com, which offers a Craigslist-type structure for those seeking affordable housing and treatment for substance abuse. 

A few words about Jonathan:

As Founder & CEO, Jonathan Parkhurst is a leader and innovator in the recovery industry. Jonathan owned one of the largest continuums of care sober living companies in Northern California, Stepping Up. In 2015 Stepping up was acquired by Cornerstone Sober living.  After being acquired, Jonathan started a consulting firm focused on organizations with a need to scale either top talent or topline revenue.  As a strategic partner in talent acquisition and market acquisition, Jonathan led talent growth for companies like Enphase Energy, GoPro, and WeWork. Jonathan served on the Board of Marin County Drug and Alcohol, he is the Northern California Outreach Coordinator for the Black Americans in AA, As a homeless activist. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Homes for the Homeless. He experienced homelessness in San Francisco before going on to become a tech entrepreneur and app innovator. Jonathan is also a veteran of Desert Storm. Today, he is using his experience to give back and help others transition from drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness, and other afflictions.

You can learn more about John's company, Go Seek Haven here: 

https://goseekhaven.com

 

My contact information: 

Benjaminrussack@gmail.com

benjaminrussack.com

 

 

Totally random and shameless plug for my father's book on Animal Dream Symbolism: 

Animal Guides in Life, Myth and Dreams (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts, 97)