Jodie Sweetin

<p>Jodie Sweetin opens up about her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and her road to recovery, offering hopeful and empowering perspective about self-worth and summoning the strength to confront personal demons.</p><p>Best known for playing Stephanie Tanner on the ’90s sitcom “Full House,” Jodie has lived a life far darker than her sweet-as-pie TV personality. After the show’s final season, at just 13 years old, Jodie spiraled into a long and devastating cycle of drug and alcohol abuse and has emerged triumphant over its unyielding grip. She recalls her hard-fought journey in her memoir, “unSweetined.”</p><p>Now, more than five years sober and starring in the Netflix original series “Fuller House,” Jodie engages audiences with a refreshingly candid perspective of an addict’s struggles and triumphs, the vicious cycle of abuse and recovery, and strategies for finding the strength to deal with personal adversities. </p><p>On stage, she disarms and enlightens as she shares raw and deeply personal experiences – often softened by humor –to help audiences understand the depths of the affliction and how rehabilitative therapy can save lives. A powerful model of resilience, Jodie inspires others to recognize the value of finding one’s self, leaving listeners empowered to overcome the obstacles they face. </p>