Matt Gardiner
Matt Gardiner
'Be the Music' || SKIP SAMS
'Be the Music' || SKIP SAMS
'Be the Music' || SKIP SAMS
Thursday 8th September 2022
Join Matt Gardiner and Skip Sams as they explore his journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the healing power of music.
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74 minutes
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Empowering
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Transformative
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Author:
Matt Gardiner
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Skip Sams: Healing Through Music and Sobriety
Beyond Recovery means feeling into, and through, your past traumas and creating a life you don’t want to numb out or escape from...
What if you could turn your struggles into symphonies? In this episode of 'Beyond Recovery', host Matt Gardiner sits down with Skip Sams, an award-winning composer and sober coach who has over 16 years of recovery from crystal meth, alcoholism, and bipolar disorder. Diagnosed with HIV in 2004, Skip's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. His mission? To help 10,000 musicians rediscover their creative spark and share their light through thousands of recordings and performances by 2030.
Skip's last day using was April 19th, 2006, marking his sobriety date as 4/20. Skip talks about the profound impact of music in his recovery journey and how it became a tool for healing and connection. He shares insights on making amends, building new relationships, and finding one's voice after addiction. The episode dives into the often-overlooked glorification of addiction in the music industry and how Skip counters this narrative through his coaching.
Listeners will hear about Skip's approach to restoring technical skills and reconnecting with a higher source of creativity. Whether you're a musician, an artist, or someone on the path to recovery, this episode offers a blend of inspiration and practical advice. Tune in to learn how music can be a beacon of hope and a powerful ally in the journey to sobriety.