Recovery Rocks
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Episode 220: Episode 220: Poetry for Recovery
Episode 220: Episode 220: Poetry for Recovery
Episode 220: Episode 220: Poetry for Recovery
Friday 19th April 2024
Join Lisa and Tawny as they chat with Camille St Martin about her book 'Spilled' and how poetry helped her through recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Poetry can be a powerful tool in the recovery process.
- Creative expression helps in processing complex emotions.
- Reading others' stories can provide support and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Facing emotions directly is crucial for healing.
- Rediscovering old passions can aid in the journey to sobriety.
You don't learn from the feelings if you drink them away.
Ever felt the healing power of poetry? In this episode of Recovery Rocks, hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara chat with Camille St Martin, a recovery advocate and author of the poetry book 'Spilled'. Camille opens up about her journey through addiction and how writing became her lifeline. She shares that poetry, a passion from her teenage years, became a crucial tool in her recovery, allowing her to process emotions and experiences that felt too overwhelming to confront head-on.
The discussion dives into the cathartic nature of creative expression and how reconnecting with old passions can be a powerful step towards sobriety. Camille's poems, raw and unfiltered, reflect the intense feelings of isolation and self-discovery that many face on their path to recovery. She explains how reading sober blogs, including Tawny’s, played a significant role in her early days of sobriety, helping her feel less alone.
Camille also touches on the importance of facing one’s feelings instead of drowning them in alcohol, a theme that resonates deeply throughout her book. The episode isn't just about poetry – it’s about finding your voice and using it to heal. Camille reads excerpts from 'Spilled', each poem acting as a mini-meditation or a story that captures a moment in her recovery journey. Her honesty and vulnerability are inspiring, offering hope to anyone feeling trapped by their addiction.
So, if you're looking for a fresh perspective on recovery or simply love poetry, this episode is a must-listen. You'll leave feeling inspired to explore your own creative outlets and maybe even pen down your thoughts. After all, sometimes the best way to understand our journey is to write it out.