Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
283: The Call of the Self with Sarah Gillespie
283: The Call of the Self with Sarah Gillespie
283: The Call of the Self with Sarah Gillespie
Wednesday 11th September 2024
Veronica Valli and Sarah Gillespie discuss how addiction stifles our true selves and the parallels between artistic calling and sobriety.
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53 minutes
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Addiction can prevent us from being our true selves.
- Artistic expression can be a powerful tool in sobriety.
- Societal pressures often hinder authentic self-expression, especially for women.
- The journey to sobriety and the journey of an artist both require confronting deep fears.
- Belonging and identity are crucial elements in both creative and recovery processes.
To live this one precious life in denial of your own truth and your own self is such a tragic waste
In this episode of the Soberful podcast, Veronica Valli sits down with artist and director of the Create Now Academy, Sarah Gillespie, to chat about 'The Call of the Self'. This episode dives into how addiction can stifle our true selves and the parallels between the journey of an artist and the path to sobriety. Sarah shares her experiences as a singer-songwriter and painter, discussing how embracing her artistic calling helped her navigate her own sobriety journey.
She emphasises that the struggle to create art and the battle to overcome addiction both require confronting one's deepest fears and desires. The conversation also touches on societal expectations, particularly for women in creative fields, and how these pressures can hinder authentic self-expression. With anecdotes from their decades-long friendship, Veronica and Sarah explore the importance of identity, belonging, and leaving a meaningful legacy.
Whether you're an aspiring artist or someone on the path to sobriety, this episode offers a heartfelt and engaging discussion that might just resonate with you. Tune in for an inspiring dialogue that encourages you to embrace your true self and live a life free from the constraints of addiction.