Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Addiction Recovery with guest Peter Rosch
Addiction Recovery with guest Peter Rosch
Addiction Recovery with guest Peter Rosch
Monday 20th August 2012
Peter Rosch discusses his journey from addiction to creative rebirth with Mary Woods on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
60 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Peter Rosch: From Rock Bottom to Creative Rebirth
I'm not sure until that moment happened that I was convinced that it would be. Writing, creating, and coming up with these ideas can be fun in sobriety.
Imagine hitting rock bottom, only to find your true calling on the way back up. That’s the story of Peter Rosch, a former advertising executive who found himself at the brink of despair with a knife to his wrists. With nearly four years of sobriety under his belt, Peter shares his raw and compelling journey from addiction to recovery in this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time'.
Host Mary Woods dives into Peter’s life, discussing how he wrestled with alcoholism and prescription drug abuse, and how he eventually reclaimed his love for writing. Peter’s book, 'My Dead Friend Sarah: A Novel', is a testament to his transformation and creative resurgence. But it’s not just about writing; Peter also talks about the cultural pressures that fueled his addiction, like the notorious 'Three Martini Lunch' evolving into the 'Business Happy Hour', and the so-called 'Don Draper Syndrome'.
He offers candid insights into why New York City can be both a haven and a hell for recovering alcoholics. Through his story, Peter debunks myths about drugs and alcohol being necessary for creativity and discusses the joys and struggles of living sober in a society that often glorifies excess. Tune in to hear how Peter’s journey underscores the importance of personal responsibility and finding new ways to express oneself in sobriety.