Creating a Sober Creative Community: Tips from The Unruffled Podcast
The online community has just been invaluable to me... But I think adding in a creative component gets me a little excited.
Feeling isolated on your sobriety journey? Sondra Primeaux and Tammi Salas are here to help you build a community that supports both recovery and creativity. In this episode of The Unruffled Podcast, they dive into how online groups can be a lifeline for sober creatives, sharing their experiences with initiatives like the #artexchange. But it doesn't stop there. Sondra and Tammi also explore ways to foster face-to-face connections, offering practical advice on starting local meetups and creative projects.
The hosts share their top three tools from their recovery-creativity toolbox. Sondra's picks include Melissa Febos’s compelling book 'Abandon Me', a day spent spinning vinyl records, and a hilarious episode of Louis C.K. on Saturday Night Live. Tammi's favorites feature an insightful interview with Ann Dowsett Johnston on The Bubble Hour, indulging in Self-Care Fridays, and experimenting with artist Tina Berning’s 'not so good/not so bad' boxes for archiving works-in-progress.
Throughout the episode, Sondra and Tammi highlight the importance of self-care and the therapeutic power of creativity in recovery. They discuss how embracing imperfections and finding humor in the journey can make the process more enjoyable and less daunting. If you're looking to connect with other sober creatives and want practical tips to enhance your recovery through art, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this path for a while, Sondra and Tammi's conversation offers a refreshing perspective on building a supportive and creative community. Tune in to discover how you can transform your recovery experience through the power of connection and creativity.