Amy Lanier: Painting a New Life in Sobriety
It’s never too late to do the things you really want to do
Picture this: a web designer by day and a painter by night, Amy Lanier isn't just any artist. She's a sober superhero with hair inspired by Marvel's Rogue! In this episode of 'The Unruffled Podcast', hosts Sondra Primeaux and Tammi Salas chat with Amy about her incredible journey to sobriety and how it unlocked her creative spirit.
Amy shares her path to discovering painting and scuba diving within the last decade, emphasizing that it's never too late to chase your dreams. Her biggest triumph? Making sobriety stick. The conversation dives into the challenges of returning to art after getting sober and how tricky those waters can be at first. Amy also opens up about the impact of Hurricane Harvey on her life and artwork, offering a raw glimpse into her resilience.
This episode is packed with practical advice too. Amy reveals her top three tools from her Unruffled Toolbox: bubble baths, journaling, and creativity. Plus, there's some fun banter about Mercury retrograde and the Recovery Gals Art Exchange. Whether you're looking for inspiration to fuel your own recovery or simply enjoy a good story of transformation, this episode will spark your spirit and remind you that it's never too late to start anew.