Season 2 Ep 13 Justin

Justin Nash is one of those people that you just instantly feel a connection with. His warmth and sincerity is evident as he spoke to me about his journey through mental illness & addiction. 

Justin would be quick to point out that his story never really ends as he continues to manage his mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, Justin speaks candidly about his lowest moments – like being arrested for public nudity - and the steps he took to find his way forward. Justin was admitted on more than one occasion to the in-patient psychiatry unit and worked his way through the mental health system receiving a diagnosis he never fully agreed with while taking medications he was forced to take (and didn’t really believe he needed). His mental health began to improve when he stopped using drugs and alcohol and realized that a lot of his struggles had resulted from a drug-induced psychosis. 

Justin credits his sister for introducing him to a more holistic lifestyle and once he began making positive changes around his substance misuse, he felt his life begin to improve.

Never Give Up (www.never-giveup.ca) is the platform Justin has created to spread the message of hope for healing. Never Give Up is the message branded on his website, clothing, hats and other merchandise. Justin hopes that with this platform, he can encourage and support others who are ready to improve their own lives. Justin also has a podcast called “Drinking Juice with Justin”.