Recovery Rocks
Recovery Rocks
Episode 236: (Rebroadcast) Episode 164: Special Guest Zach Braff
Episode 236: (Rebroadcast) Episode 164: Special Guest Zach Braff
Episode 236: (Rebroadcast) Episode 164: Special Guest Zach Braff
Friday 2nd August 2024
Zach Braff joins Recovery Rocks to discuss addiction, grief, and his new film, A Good Person. A candid chat about sobriety and mindful drinking.
Explicit
28 minutes
Informative
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Engaging
About this podcast
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
243 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Zach Braff on Sobriety, Grief, and His New Film
Episode Overview
- Zach Braff discusses his new film A Good Person and its themes of addiction and grief.
- The importance of mindful drinking and the sober curious movement.
- How hobbies can aid in maintaining sobriety.
- Challenges posed by Big Pharma in the opioid crisis.
- Accessibility issues surrounding rehab and recovery resources.
What are you pretending not to know?
In this engaging episode of Recovery Rocks, co-hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara sit down with the multi-talented Zach Braff to discuss his latest film, A Good Person. The conversation dives deep into themes of addiction, grief, and recovery, offering an authentic and heartfelt look at the challenges and triumphs of living a sober life. Braff shares his personal journey, revealing how his experiences and those of his friends have shaped his understanding of sobriety.
He also opens up about being 'sober curious' and the importance of mindful drinking, even if one isn't fully committed to a traditional recovery program. Lisa and Tawny praise Braff for his empathetic portrayal of recovery in the film, noting how it resonated deeply with them as individuals in recovery. The trio also discusses the broader sober curious movement and how it’s helping to normalise the decision not to drink.
Braff highlights the importance of hobbies in maintaining sobriety, using examples from his film where characters find solace in music and model trains. The episode also touches on the role of Big Pharma in the opioid crisis and the accessibility issues surrounding rehab. Braff's insights into these topics are both enlightening and eye-opening, making for a thought-provoking discussion that will resonate with anyone affected by addiction.
Whether you're in recovery, considering sobriety, or simply interested in hearing a candid conversation about these important topics, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a reminder that you're not alone in your journey and that there’s a community out there ready to support you.