Hosted by Charlie & Jason
Hosted by Charlie & Jason
Amy Dresner is My Fair Junkie - The Way Out Podcast Episode 85 (Part One)
Amy Dresner is My Fair Junkie - The Way Out Podcast Episode 85 (Part One)
Amy Dresner is My Fair Junkie - The Way Out Podcast Episode 85 (Part One)
Thursday 15th March 2018
Join Amy Dresner on 'The Way Out' as she discusses her memoir 'My Fair Junkie' and her journey from addiction to recovery with honesty and humor.
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Get the buttons here!Amy Dresner: Laughing Through the Chaos of Addiction and Recovery
You know I'm going to remove everything in your life, that I'm going to remove everything, and you're going to sweep poo on the streets on a chain gang, okay, while on Medi-Cal disability, while sharing a room with five different women, you know, at different points, you know, in your 40s, and start over.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after hitting rock bottom? In this episode of 'The Way Out', host Charlie sits down with Amy Dresner, a former stand-up comedian whose life took a dramatic turn due to addiction. Amy's story is as raw as it gets, filled with moments of shame, regret, and ultimately, redemption.
Her memoir 'My Fair Junkie' captures this turbulent journey in vivid detail, and she doesn't hold back in sharing the ups and downs of her path to recovery. Amy talks about the importance of being brutally honest with oneself and others during the recovery process. She highlights how community support and vulnerability play crucial roles in overcoming addiction. Writing her memoir was no easy feat; Amy faced the fear of judgment and the challenge of balancing truth with privacy.
Despite these hurdles, she found a sense of purpose and meaning through sobriety. The transformative power of the 12-step program and the practice of mindfulness and meditation were pivotal in her journey. This episode offers a candid look into the dark side of addiction and the incredible strength it takes to rise above it. If you're looking for a story that combines humor with heartfelt honesty, Amy Dresner's tale is one you won't want to miss.