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Welcome…
My name is Jonny Podell. Growing up in a loving family free of dramas of any sort, including drugs and alcohol, I could not have foreseen what was to come. After attending schools as long as I could, not knowing what I wanted to do with my life, I found myself inexplicably immersed in the glamorous and tumultuous world of rock‘n’roll. Some of the hall of fame artists I represented include Alice Cooper, Allman Brother Band, George Harrison, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Red Hot Chile Peppers, Nirvana, Lou Reed and Peter Gabriel to name a few. Along with this surprising success at such an unusually young age I had my first introduction to drugs. It was love at first snort! It quickly became an addiction and it punctuated my entire life, family, and career. Within a few years I lost it all including, marriage, children, career, and eventually a place to live!! I truly went from Park Ave to park bench. What started out as fun quickly became fun with problems and eventually just problems. My horrific bottoms were as legendary as my stunning successes! At one point I got thrown out of 6 hotels in 6 days in Los Angeles, barred from two airlines and forced to leave a country all while accumulating over a dozen arrests. If there is a “hell on earth” this was it!!
Chapter two of my life began in 2012 when I finally saw the “light”. My new life now encompasses a loving wife, two beautiful small children who I joyfully wake up with every morning. And daily connections with my two adult children who never cease to inspire and amaze me!. I am truly blessed!. This to me defines profound! Recovery finally stuck! What began with meetings and a simple meditation grew into a full on spiritual awakening. Inspired by the words of my boyhood idol Muhammad Ali; -“service to others is our rent for being on the planet”, I embarked on a personal journey of consciousness and truth searching for the best way to serve the world. I now devote my days and nights to helping others in or searching for recovery.
Podell Mission
Podell Mission is available for anyone who wants it. Working with the families, therapists, sponsors and treatment centers, Podell makes recovery life-changing and fun. More importantly how to make it stick! As I always say “If I can make it, anybody can”.
At Podell Mission, when an individual seeks help, whether they are clean or battling to staying clean, we believe there are multiple pathways to recovery. Together we’ll explore the best path for you. True recovery begins by looking inward, connecting with others, and becoming part of a supportive community.
My coaching and consultation services cater to individuals seeking support in dealing with everyday stressors related to addiction, relationships, or rediscovering joy in life. We’ll assess your current lifestyle and identify areas where adjustments could be beneficial.
Collaborating with families, sponsors, and therapists, Podell Mission transforms the recovery process into a life-changing and enjoyable experience. Most importantly, the focus on making lasting change.
Services we offer
Concierge recovery
There are many pathways to recovery. Let’s explore which works best for you.
weekly meetings
Weekly in person meetings.
24/7 Support
Zoom and Calls as needed.
Family counseling
Family meetings and counseling as needed.