Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker
Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker
Episode 32: Rayya Elias
Episode 32: Rayya Elias
Episode 32: Rayya Elias
Wednesday 17th February 2016
Rayya Elias discusses her journey from the streets to emotional sobriety, exploring themes of forgiveness, fear, and the healing power of creativity.
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Get the buttons here!Rayya Elias: From the Streets to Emotional Sobriety
I feel really deeply that you have to do it in your own way. I'm going to do this and I'm going to use bits and pieces of everything, and I don't have to be stuck to one thing, because because I'm not one thing, I'm not one thing, and one thing has never worked for me.
What happens when a life of hard living transforms into a journey of emotional sobriety? In this episode of HOME Podcast, Laura McKowen and Holly Whitaker sit down with Rayya Elias, the remarkable author of 'Harley Loco: A Memoir of Hard Living, Hair, and Post Punk, from the Middle East to the Lower East Side'. Rayya’s story is a rollercoaster of experiences that include living on the streets, facing incarceration, and ultimately finding a path to recovery.
Her friendship with Elizabeth Gilbert adds another layer of depth to her tale, showcasing the power of trust and support in relationships. Rayya's candid conversation touches on themes of forgiveness, fear, and the importance of emotional sobriety. As a musician, filmmaker, and hair artist, Rayya also shares how her creative passions have played a crucial role in her healing process.
Whether it's through her love for karaoke or her artistic endeavors, she inspires listeners to find joy and take risks in their own lives. Tune in to hear Rayya’s awe-inspiring journey and gain insights on navigating your own path to recovery.