Nanci Adair
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Episode 2: Recovery, Creativity, and Keeping Your Chisels Sharp with guest Sculptor Russ Coleman
Episode 2: Recovery, Creativity, and Keeping Your Chisels Sharp with guest Sculptor Russ Coleman
Episode 2: Recovery, Creativity, and Keeping Your Chisels Sharp with guest Sculptor Russ Coleman
Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Sculptor Russ Coleman shares his 32-year journey of sobriety and its transformative impact on his art. Join Nanci Adair for an inspiring conversation.
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Episode Overview
- Russ Coleman shares his 32-year journey of recovery from alcoholism and its impact on his artistic expression.
- He discusses the financial lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and delves into the concept of under-earning and debt.
- The conversation offers a refreshing perspective on the 'starving artist' archetype and emphasizes the significance of 'showing up' in both recovery and artistry.
Just the fundamentals of getting sober and it's just show up. Keep the chisels sharp.
Ever thought about how sobriety could fuel creativity? In this episode of 'Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores', host Nanci Adair sits down with Russ Coleman, a seasoned sculptor from northeast England, who’s been sober for over three decades. Russ opens up about his journey from the depths of alcoholism to finding solace and inspiration in the stories of Alcoholics Anonymous. His candid recounting of hitting rock bottom and the climb back up is both heart-wrenching and hopeful.
Russ reveals how sobriety didn’t just save his life but also breathed new life into his art. He shares the emotional rollercoaster of getting sober and how holding service positions in AA played a crucial role in his recovery. Through the highs and lows, including the isolation and anxiety brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Russ discovered new fellowships and ways to cope. This episode isn't just about addiction; it’s about resilience, creativity, and the art of showing up.
Whether you’re an artist, someone in recovery, or just curious about the human spirit’s capacity for transformation, Russ’s story is sure to resonate.