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Henry's Uncle: A podcast about Addiction and Recovery
Today’s guest is Sophie Pyne, who is not only a therapist, coach, and sound healer based in Los Angeles, but a person in long-term recovery. She was born and raised in Hong Kong until her family moved to Thailand for her English father’s job, and then he returned to Hong Kong alone. She felt abandoned and was pulled out of her comfort zone (more than once). Sophie became angry and resentful. It’s when she was sent to an all-girl’s boarding school in Australia that Sophie started using drugs and drinking. She went on to graduate from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and co-founded a sober living environment for college students.There’s still a lot of education that needs to be done, but you can go anywhere in the world and know there’s an AA meeting.
1:29:53•8 Dec 2021
Sophie's Story: From Addiction to Advocacy
“We got sober to get our life back and then to live our life.”
Sophie Pyne's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and human connection. Growing up in Hong Kong and Thailand, Sophie felt the sting of abandonment from her English father, leaving her grappling with a sense of belonging. Her search for solace led her down a dark path of meth, pills, and alcohol during her high school and college years. The downward spiral seemed unending until she hit rock bottom and decided to seek help.
This episode of 'Henry's Uncle' podcast dives into Sophie's raw and honest recounting of her struggles and triumphs. After finding support through peer recovery programs, Sophie didn't just stop at saving herself. She became a beacon of hope for others, working tirelessly in collegiate recovery programs and advocating for better addiction education and prevention in universities. Her story isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about the crucial role of personal connections and peer support in recovery.
Sophie’s experience underscores the importance of ending the stigma around addiction and fostering a community where those struggling can find understanding and support. Tune in to hear Sophie's inspiring journey and learn how she’s making a difference in the world of addiction recovery.
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