Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 36. Finding the key to freedom, with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Ep 36. Finding the key to freedom, with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Ep 36. Finding the key to freedom, with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Sunday 9th April 2023
Listen to Ash Butterss and Laura Cathcart Robbins discuss breaking the stigma around addiction and mental health in 'Behind The Smile'.
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Ashleigh Butterss
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Creative Recovery Journeys
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Laura Cathcart Robbins: Finding Freedom Beyond Addiction
I think that that's what-step recovery is all about is looking for those similarities and finding affinity.
Have you ever felt like you're the only one in the room facing a particular struggle? In this episode of 'Behind The Smile', Ash Butterss chats with the inspiring Laura Cathcart Robbins, who knows that feeling all too well. Laura, the host of 'The Only One in The Room' podcast and author of the memoir 'Stash – My Life in Hiding', opens up about her battle with Ambien addiction and her journey to sobriety since 2008.
With almost 15 years of sobriety under her belt, Laura shares how she found a deep connection to herself through recovery and why she felt compelled to write her story as a person of color. This episode dives into the importance of finding community in recovery, dealing with the shame and guilt that often accompany addiction, and the power of sharing personal stories.
Laura's experiences shed light on the unique challenges faced by minorities in recovery and offer a beacon of hope for those feeling isolated. Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt conversation that breaks down the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health.