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Leslie Shapiro
Getting Dirty and Staying Clean: A Conversation with Amy Dresner
Getting Dirty and Staying Clean: A Conversation with Amy Dresner
Getting Dirty and Staying Clean: A Conversation with Amy Dresner
Monday 13th July 2020
Amy Dresner discusses her 20-year battle with addiction, emphasizing the roles of community, service, and humor in recovery.
42 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Amy Dresner's Rollercoaster Ride: Addiction, Laughter, and Recovery
Live and let live. I've never done harm reduction, but I'm not interested in seeing people fucking die right. Because we're going to have a harm reduction person and when I post about it, people get really like. And maybe you know, and a lot of times it does get people sober.
Imagine battling addiction for 20 years and emerging with a story that’s as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. That’s Amy Dresner’s life in a nutshell. In this episode of 'Secrets of a Sober Mom', Leslie Shapiro chats with Amy, a journalist, author, and former comedian who has seen it all—from the depths of addiction to the highs of recovery.
Amy’s candidness about her struggles with sex, drugs, and alcohol offers a raw and real look into what it takes to fight your way back to sobriety. Her book, 'My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean', serves as a backdrop for their conversation, filled with poignant moments and laugh-out-loud anecdotes. Amy dives into the importance of community and service in recovery, stressing how vital it is to support each other.
She doesn’t shy away from discussing the various paths to sobriety, making it clear there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The pandemic’s impact on addiction and recovery also gets its share of the spotlight, revealing how these challenging times have forced many to face their vulnerabilities head-on. Leslie and Amy’s conversation isn’t just about the dark times; it’s also about finding light through humor. Amy’s unique perspective on using laughter as a tool for healing makes this episode both inspiring and entertaining.
If you’re looking for hope, self-discovery, and practical advice wrapped in a package of wit and wisdom, this episode is a must-listen. Whether you’re a mom grappling with addiction or someone supporting a loved one through their journey, Amy’s story is a beacon of hope. Tune in to learn how community, service, and a good laugh can make all the difference in building a fulfilling life in sobriety.