Rogue Media Network
Mike Hamilton
Amy Dresner
Amy Dresner
Amy Dresner
Thursday 8th July 2021
Amy Dresner talks about her journey through addiction and recovery with humor and honesty on 'The Payoff with Pete'. Don't miss this candid conversation.
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68 minutes
Honest
Informative
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Thought-provoking
Fun
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Rogue Media Network
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Amy Dresner: Laughing Through Recovery on The Payoff with Pete
The book is- and I don't think it's been written- is, you know, life in sobriety, and it's not fucking rainbows and unicorns and miracles and magic.
Ever wondered how humor can be a lifeline in the darkest moments of addiction and recovery? Journalist, author, and former comedian Amy Dresner joins Pete Sousa on 'The Payoff with Pete' to share her rollercoaster journey to sobriety. With 8.5 years of sobriety under her belt, Amy brings a unique blend of brutal honesty and side-splitting humor to the conversation.
Her acclaimed book, 'My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty & Staying Clean', has inspired many, and she's got another one on the way! But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows—Amy openly discusses the real-life challenges she faces in recovery. From the comorbidity of addiction and mental illness to finding creativity in sobriety, Amy’s insights are both eye-opening and relatable. If you’re looking for a dose of reality mixed with laughter, this episode is a must-listen.
Whether you’re on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Amy’s story will leave you feeling hopeful and maybe even chuckling along the way.