Lesley Klepac
Lesley Klepac
Awkward is the New Cool
Awkward is the New Cool
Awkward is the New Cool
Saturday 19th March 2022
Sam discusses overcoming addiction, the role of self-acceptance, and embracing awkwardness in recovery on 'The Recovery Scene'.
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Lesley Klepac
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Awkwardness: Sam's Journey to Recovery and Self-Acceptance
I just want to put that out there for everybody watching like awkward is the new cool you're awkward doing during small talk. Now it's like Today, like I, I'm not living a crazy life, I'm not making millions of dollars, but I get up and go to work, hang out with friends, go do stuff right.
Have you ever felt like your awkwardness is holding you back? In this episode of 'The Recovery Scene', host Lesley Klepac chats with Sam, who believes that embracing our quirks is a key part of recovery. Sam opens up about his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction during his high school and college years. He shares how he navigated those tough days and what it took to finally achieve sobriety.
Lesley and Sam dive into the daily challenges of staying sober, emphasizing the importance of meditation and community support. They also discuss the tricky terrain of mending relationships and making amends. Sam highlights how self-acceptance and embracing one's own awkwardness can be powerful tools in the recovery journey. By sharing his story, Sam offers hope and practical advice for anyone facing similar battles.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs of recovery, with a touch of humor and a lot of empathy.