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A Golfer's Path to Sobriety with Ryan Barba
A Golfer's Path to Sobriety with Ryan Barba
A Golfer's Path to Sobriety with Ryan Barba
Sunday 20th August 2023
Discover Ryan Barba's journey from pro golfer to sobriety on AllBetter, tackling addiction, societal issues, and the path to recovery.
65 minutes
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JoeVanWie
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Ryan Barba shares his personal struggles with addiction and the societal issues he's navigated
- From childhood memories to his passion for golf and skateboarding, Ryan opens up about his experiences
- Ryan delves into staying sober at Fellowship House and discusses his future plans, including a sobriety-focused podcast
- The conversation sheds light on the complexities of addiction and the path to recovery
- The episode also touches on tools and practices for reducing anxiety, rumination, and depression
just because you're sober doesn't mean you're interested in subscriber content, which we're about to launch, this would be step workshops, cognitive behavioral therapy tools, and mindfulness practices that are approachable and can be very useful in reducing anxiety, rumination, and depression. This helps us stay relevant in the field of content and helping people and their families with substance use disorder.
Ryan Barba's life was once defined by the greens and fairways of professional golf, but his journey took a dramatic turn as he battled addiction. In this episode of AllBetter, Ryan opens up about his path to sobriety, sharing candid tales from his childhood in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, his love for golf and skateboarding, and the personal demons he faced along the way.
Ryan doesn’t shy away from discussing the guilt and shame that accompanied his addiction, offering listeners a raw and honest look at his struggles. He also touches on broader societal issues like gun violence and racism, reflecting on how these challenges intersect with mental health. Ryan's story is one of transformation, highlighting how theatre played a pivotal role in his recovery.
He emphasizes the importance of recovery houses and unique programs that support sobriety, shedding light on the tools that helped him reduce anxiety and depression. Looking ahead, Ryan shares his aspirations for a sobriety-focused podcast and hopes to interview his friend Brendan Novak. This episode is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about the resilience needed to rebuild a life.
A special nod goes to producer John Edwards for shaping this episode into a powerful testament to personal recovery and gratitude.