Gary Hendler
Gary Hendler
EPISODE 032423
EPISODE 032423
EPISODE 032423
Saturday 25th March 2023
Ricky Byrd, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, shares his journey from fame to recovery on Clean and Sober Radio. Tune in for an inspiring story.
56 minutes
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Gary Hendler
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Ricky Byrd: Rock Star to Recovery Advocate
If you watch enough news, you could throw yourself into the river. You know, I mean just the Daily news on tv is like what the hell is going on, and it's easy to get, and it's easy to get depressed feelings when you're watching that stuff.
What happens when a rock star decides to trade in the wild life for a sober one? On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, Gary Hendler and co-host Mark Sigmund sit down with Ricky Byrd, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Ricky, known for his time with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, opens up about his journey from the dizzying heights of fame to the grounded path of recovery.
He shares candid stories about the ups and downs of his music career, the dark moments of addiction, and the light he found through community support and creative outlets. Ricky also talks about the unexpected role humor played in his recovery and why he believes avoiding media can be crucial for mental health. Beyond his personal story, Ricky discusses his work as a recovery troubadour, spreading hope through music and his efforts with AllSober.com.
This episode is a heartfelt testament to resilience and the power of second chances.