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Episode 48: How To Build Recovery: Nurturing Creativity and Connection with Mei McIntosh
Episode 48: How To Build Recovery: Nurturing Creativity and Connection with Mei McIntosh
Episode 48: How To Build Recovery: Nurturing Creativity and Connection with Mei McIntosh
Wednesday 31st May 2023
Join Dr. Mei-Li Hennen and Mei McIntosh as they discuss the healing power of creativity and connection in recovery on Recovery Plus Podcast.
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47 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Creative Paths to Sobriety: Mei McIntosh’s Story of Healing and Connection
Episode Overview
- Mei shares her inspiring recovery journey, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of the recovery process.
- The episode highlights the importance of embracing feelings, finding motivation, and building a supportive community.
- Mei's dedication to nurturing creativity and connection reflects the transformative nature of her experiences.
- The conversation delves into vulnerability, self-trust, and the power of connection in navigating life's challenges.
- Mei's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals navigating sobriety, health, and spiritual awareness is truly inspiring.
Recovery is a good foundation to help you kind of bridge back to the life that you've always wanted and that you've deserved. I don't believe it to be the end place, but a start.
What happens when you blend creativity with the journey to sobriety? In this episode of Recovery Plus Podcast, Dr. Mei-Li Hennen chats with Mei McIntosh, the visionary behind The Creative Sober community. Mei's story is a tapestry of resilience, artistry, and the quest for connection. Growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mei faced a childhood marked by domestic violence, alcoholism, and the heavy burden of being the eldest caretaker among her siblings.
These early experiences led her to seek solace in drugs and alcohol, a coping mechanism that followed her into adulthood. Despite her struggles, Mei’s passion for art and music never waned. With a background in technology and design, she eventually found her calling as a DJ, curating music and making a name for herself in the party scene. But the high life came crashing down, leading Mei to a pivotal decision: to embrace sobriety once again on July 1, 2019.
In this heartfelt conversation, Mei opens up about her four years and ten months of sobriety, her relapse, and her ultimate return to a sober life. She discusses the founding of The Creative Sober, a vibrant community where creatives can connect and support each other through shared stories, art, and music. Mei’s journey is not just about quitting substances; it’s about healing past traumas, fostering spiritual growth, and building meaningful connections. Dr.
Hennen and Mei delve into the power of vulnerability and self-trust, highlighting how embracing these elements can lead to profound personal transformation. They explore the importance of community in recovery, showing that no one has to walk this path alone. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Mei’s story offers hope, motivation, and a reminder that creativity can be a powerful ally in healing.