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Breathing Under Dirt- The Road to Recovery with Actor & Writer Michael O’Leary
Breathing Under Dirt- The Road to Recovery with Actor & Writer Michael O’Leary
Breathing Under Dirt- The Road to Recovery with Actor & Writer Michael O’Leary
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Emmy-nominated actor Michael O’Leary shares his recovery journey and how it shaped his play, Breathing Under Dirt.
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Episode Overview
- Michael O’Leary discusses his personal recovery journey.
- Explores the impact of addiction on his life and career.
- Highlights themes of addiction and redemption in his play.
- Emphasises the importance of accountability in recovery.
- Discusses the increasing openness of celebrities about their recovery.
The world breaks everyone and some are stronger in their broken places.
In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Recharged, Ellen Stewart, also known as the Pushy Broad from the Bronx, sits down with Emmy-nominated actor and writer Michael O’Leary. They dive into his personal journey of recovery and the profound impact it has had on his life and work. Michael, best known for his role as Dr. Rick Bauer on Guiding Light, opens up about his struggles with addiction and the road to sobriety.
He shares how these experiences influenced his play, Breathing Under Dirt, which explores themes of addiction and redemption set in 1950s Macon, Georgia. The play highlights the common humanity that connects us all, regardless of our backgrounds or struggles. Michael discusses the cathartic process of writing the play and how it helped him confront his own demons. He emphasises the importance of accountability and having others call out your self-deception, a key part of his recovery journey.
Ellen and Michael also touch on the broader issue of addiction in society, the genetic predisposition to alcoholism, and the increasing openness of celebrities about their recovery journeys. This episode is a raw and honest conversation that sheds light on the complexities of addiction and the power of redemption. If you're looking for inspiration and a deeper understanding of recovery, this episode is a must-listen.