Sondra Primeaux + Tammi Salas

The Unruffled Podcast

Sondra Primeaux + Tammi Salas

  • Episode 80 - Patty Muenks

Episode 80 - Patty Muenks

Monday 15th October 2018

Join Sondra Primeaux and Tammi Salas on 'The Unruffled Podcast' as they chat with Patty Muenks about her inspiring journey from addiction to creative fulfillment.
102 minutes
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The Unruffled Podcast
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Sondra Primeaux + Tammi Salas
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
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Patty Muenks: From Struggles with Addiction to Creative Fulfillment

I never wanted to do anything at night because it was like I don't want to have to drive, I'm drinking. But at this point now, like knowing if I got a call in the middle of the night or if you know we're, we're out somewhere and there's some kind of an emergency, like I am with it, my, you know, I have the capability to do what I need to do and there's nothing clouding my mind or my vision or you know anything like that's.
What happens when a life once overshadowed by addiction transforms into one brimming with creativity and purpose? In this episode of 'The Unruffled Podcast', hosts Sondra Primeaux and Tammi Salas sit down with Patty Muenks, a talented ceramics artist and business owner, to explore her incredible journey. Patty opens up about her past struggles with alcohol, painting a vivid picture of the lows she experienced and the turning points that led her towards recovery.
Her story is raw and relatable, offering a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar battles. As Patty recounts her path to sobriety, she emphasizes the role that creative outlets like ceramics and yoga played in her healing process. It's not just about quitting alcohol; it's about finding new passions that fill the void left behind. Patty's life now is a testament to the power of self-care, community support, and the transformative nature of art.
She shares practical tools from her 'Unruffled Toolbox' that have helped her along the way, including chamomile tea, hot baths, mindfulness practices, and inspirational reads like Eckhart Tolle's 'A New Earth'. Whether you're in the early stages of recovery or looking for ways to stay motivated, Patty's journey offers valuable insights and encouragement. Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and found joy in sobriety through creativity.