Swift Steps: Sobriety and Taylor Swift’s Music with Julianne Griffin
Episode Overview
Journaling can be a powerful tool in recovery. Community support is crucial for staying accountable. Balancing self-care with helping others is challenging but essential. Music can be a strong anchor in your sobriety journey. Being part of a supportive group can enhance personal growth.
I'm not going to ask anybody to do something in our community that I'm not going to do too.
Imagine combining the power of music with the journey of sobriety – that's what you'll find in this episode of gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast. Host Steve Martin-Bennet welcomes back Julianne Griffin, also known as Jewels, the founder of Swift Steps, a unique sober community for Taylor Swift fans. Jewels shares how the community, united by their love for Taylor's music, supports each other in their recovery journeys.
She talks about the therapeutic benefits of journaling and how it helps members connect with their recovery narratives through the 'Blank Spaces and Brave Faces' workshop. This 13-week course combines guided journaling prompts with Taylor's music to inspire and facilitate healing. Jewels opens up about her own struggles with accountability and how being part of a community has helped her stay on track.
She also discusses the importance of self-care and the challenges of balancing personal needs with the demands of helping others. The episode is filled with relatable anecdotes, practical advice, and a lot of heart. Whether you're a Swiftie or just looking for inspiration on your sober journey, this episode offers a unique blend of music, recovery, and community support.
So, why not give it a listen and see how the love for music can be a powerful anchor in your recovery journey?