Hosted by Charlie & Jason
Hosted by Charlie & Jason
An Intentional Recovery with Athena Aperta | The Way Out Podcast Episode 426
An Intentional Recovery with Athena Aperta | The Way Out Podcast Episode 426
An Intentional Recovery with Athena Aperta | The Way Out Podcast Episode 426
Monday 2nd December 2024
Join Athena Aperta as she shares her powerful recovery story, emphasising intention, connection, and self-compassion in this inspiring episode.
104 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Informative
Supportive
Authentic
About this podcast
Author:
Hosted by Charlie & Jason
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
429 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Athena Aperta's Intentional Journey to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Living with intention is crucial for successful recovery.
- Community support plays a significant role in maintaining sobriety.
- Understanding neurodivergence can aid in the recovery process.
- Self-compassion is essential for healing and growth.
- Creativity can be a powerful tool in the journey to sobriety.
Recovery means to live life with intention rather than reaching for something or someone that disconnects me from myself.
In this episode of The Way Out Podcast, hosts Charlie and Jason sit down with Athena Aperta, a multidisciplinary artist and vocal coach from London, who shares her inspiring journey through recovery. Athena candidly discusses her struggles with alcohol, cocaine, and nicotine addiction, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way. She highlights the importance of living with intention and connection, both crucial elements in her recovery process.
Athena's story is a testament to the power of self-compassion and the ongoing journey of self-discovery in sobriety. She talks about the transformative impact of quitting substances on her personal and professional life, including her voice as a singer. Athena also delves into her neurodivergence and how understanding her ADHD and autism has played a role in her recovery. Throughout the conversation, Athena emphasises the significance of community and support systems in maintaining sobriety.
She shares her best recovery advice, 'Zoom Out', and discusses how being kinder to herself has been a pivotal part of her healing journey. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone on their own path to recovery or supporting someone who is. Don't miss out on Athena's heartfelt reflections and the hosts' engaging dialogue that will leave you feeling hopeful and inspired.