Ron Isherwood
Ron Isherwood
Ep97. Steve Balbi, Rock n Roll and heroin
Ep97. Steve Balbi, Rock n Roll and heroin
Ep97. Steve Balbi, Rock n Roll and heroin
Friday 2nd February 2024
Steve Balbi recounts his journey from rock star excess to 25 years of sobriety, highlighting the role of community support in addiction recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Steve Balbi's background in music and addiction
- The journey of hitting rock bottom and finding recovery
- Importance of community support in addiction recovery
- Reflections on self-acceptance and transformation
- Inspiring insights on resilience and potential
I owe it to the fellowship. I could not get clean without the love and the fellowship of the people in NA. And I'm so grateful. And I still try to be a sponsor and help people if I can, getting to keep it by giving it away.
Steve Balbi, the rock 'n' roll prodigy, takes you on a wild ride through his life in this episode of 'The Truth About Addiction'. From his early days playing with Kevin Borich Express at just 17, to forming chart-topping bands like Noiseworks and Electric Hippies, Steve's musical career was nothing short of extraordinary. But behind the scenes, his life was a whirlwind of alcohol, pot, and his ultimate vice—heroin.
Despite achieving multi-platinum success and various ARIA Award nominations, Steve's addiction threatened to derail everything. Now clean for 25 years, Steve opens up about his incredible journey to sobriety. He credits much of his recovery to the unwavering support from the Narcotics Anonymous community. Steve's story is raw and unfiltered, filled with candid reflections on his struggles and the pivotal moments that led to his redemption. His experiences highlight the importance of community support and self-acceptance in overcoming addiction.
Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Steve's tale offers a powerful message of hope and resilience. Tune in to hear how he transformed his life and rediscovered his true potential through the power of recovery.