Jessica Everitt
Jessica Everitt / Richard Speight
23 Richard Speight, Touring Sober
23 Richard Speight, Touring Sober
23 Richard Speight, Touring Sober
Friday 19th November 2021
Join Jessica Everitt as she interviews Richard Speight on his five-month sobriety journey and experiences touring sober in 'Devil's Guide to Sobriety'.
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Get the buttons here!Sober on Stage: Richard Speight's Journey with Jessica Everitt
I'm so much more comfortable when I've got both hands on the wheel- I'm a bit of a control freak- and the idea that for an evening or two or whatever getting drunk, I don't have both hands on the wheel, especially when I'm holding onto a lot of mental issues going on below the surface, still trying to figure stuff out, and when I drink it, just those monsters come out and I go.
What happens when a rock bassist decides to go sober in the midst of a high-energy music scene? In this episode of 'Devil's Guide to Sobriety', host Jessica Everitt sits down with her housemate and best friend, Richard Speight, the bassist of Seething Akira. Richard opens up about his five-month journey without alcohol and the clarity it has brought to his life.
They chat about the unique challenges of performing and touring while staying sober, a topic close to Jessica's heart. The conversation also delves into how their household dynamics have shifted now that both are living alcohol-free. Richard shares his personal insights on how sobriety has changed his approach to music, friendships, and daily life.
It's a candid, heartfelt discussion that offers a raw look at the ups and downs of giving up alcohol in a world that often revolves around it. Whether you're curious about the sober lifestyle or looking for inspiration on your own journey, this episode promises to be both relatable and enlightening.