Amy Dresner's Candid Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
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What happens when you mix raw honesty, resilience, and a dash of humor? You get Amy Dresner's story. In this episode of The Unruffled Podcast, hosts Sondra Primeaux and Tammi Salas sit down with Amy, a former stand-up comedian and the author of 'My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean'. Amy's journey through addiction and recovery is anything but conventional.
She brings a refreshing blend of irreverence and sweetness that makes her story both relatable and inspiring. Her candidness about relapse, mental health struggles, and the importance of creative outlets in recovery provides a unique perspective that resonates deeply with those in similar situations. Amy also shares three items from her 'Unruffled Toolbox' that have been instrumental in her recovery: cheap massages, 12-step meetings, and breathwork. These tools highlight the diverse ways one can support their sobriety journey.
If you're looking for an episode filled with laughter, tears, and valuable insights into the recovery process, this one is not to be missed.