
Find My Catalyst Podcast · 2026-02-03 · 45 min
Jamie Vinck is a seasoned behavioral health executive, therapist, and author of The Rehab Playbook . With a background in corporate HR and a powerful personal journey through family, leadership, and loss, Jamie brings a unique blend of clinical insight and real-world business acumen. As the CEO of The Meadows and a board leader in national addiction treatment efforts, she is passionate about helping people find healthier coping mechanisms and create lasting change. Her work bridges professional success and personal healing - a true catalyst for transformation. Three Key Quotes "Addiction is a chronic brain disease" "We all have coping strategies - they're healthy until they're not." "We heal in community. We're all hardwired for connection." Jamie Vinck shares her journey from corporate HR to behavioral health leadership, highlighting the realities of addiction, coping mechanisms, and life transitions. She unpacks how trauma, stress, and even success can mask addiction - and how finding a healthy outlet can be the catalyst for real healing and lasting transformation. 5 Key Takeaways 1.