Carl Erik Fisher
Carl Erik Fisher
Brutalities: Exercise, Extremity, and Love , with Margo Steines
Brutalities: Exercise, Extremity, and Love , with Margo Steines
Brutalities: Exercise, Extremity, and Love , with Margo Steines
Thursday 11th January 2024
Join Carl Erik Fisher as he talks with Margo Steines about her journey through diverse forms of addiction, from exercise to financial struggles.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Margo shares her personal journey of addiction, recovery, and the complexities of different addictive behaviours
- The conversation highlights the challenges of seeking help for less recognized or less sensational addictions
- Margo reflects on integrating lived experiences with different approaches to health and recovery
- The discussion addresses the complexities and challenges of understanding the core issues underlying addictive behaviours
- Insights and perspectives for individuals navigating similar experiences or seeking a deeper understanding of addiction and recovery
If you are suffering and struggling, there is change possible. And that was something that I didn't really believe for a long time.
What happens when addiction takes forms you wouldn't expect? Carl Erik Fisher dives into this question with Margo Steines, a writer and person in recovery, in this compelling episode of 'Flourishing After Addiction'. Margo, who holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of Arizona, shares her unique journey through various forms of addiction, as detailed in her memoir-in-essays 'Brutalities: A Love Story'.
This isn't just about substance abuse; Margo opens up about her struggles with self-harm, risky sexual behavior, eating disorders, and even exercise addiction. Margo's story is a raw and honest exploration of the fine line between discipline and compulsion. She discusses how societal perceptions often mask the severity of certain addictions, like exercise addiction and orthorexia, making it harder for individuals to seek help.
Her insights into these less recognized forms of addiction shed light on the broader spectrum of addictive behaviors and the challenges they present. Throughout their conversation, Carl and Margo touch on a range of topics including relationships, chronic illness, sex work, and financial struggles. Margo's candid reflections offer a fresh perspective on the complexities of recovery and the ongoing effort to find balance and health. She also shares her current recovery practices and the daily edges she navigates.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted nature of addiction and recovery. Whether you're dealing with similar issues or supporting someone who is, Margo's story provides valuable insights and a sense of hope. Tune in to hear a conversation that goes beyond the obvious and dives deep into the heart of what it means to recover from addiction.