Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
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Healing with Humor with Guest Tim Grealish
Healing with Humor with Guest Tim Grealish
Healing with Humor with Guest Tim Grealish
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Tim Grealish shares how humour has been a vital part of his 37-year sobriety journey. Laugh your way to recovery with The Recovered Life Show!
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Episode Overview
- Humour can be a powerful tool in maintaining sobriety.
- Taking yourself too seriously can be detrimental in recovery.
- Fellowship and community support are crucial.
- Finding joy in small activities helps sustain long-term sobriety.
- Interventions can be approached with a light-hearted attitude.
If I couldn't have fun, I'd just get high
Get ready to laugh your way to recovery with this episode of The Recovered Life Show! Damon Frank sits down with Tim Grealish, a seasoned interventionist from Pittsburgh, who shares his unique approach to sobriety - using humour. Tim’s journey from addiction to 37 years of sobriety is nothing short of inspiring. He opens up about his wild past, the challenges he faced, and how laughter became a crucial part of his recovery.
Tim believes that taking yourself too seriously can be detrimental, and he uses comedy to lighten the mood in even the most intense situations. From organising 'dysfunctional surprise parties' (aka interventions) to performing stand-up comedy at recovery events, Tim shows that humour can be a powerful tool in staying sober. Damon and Tim also discuss the importance of fellowship and finding joy in the little things, like drinking coffee with friends after meetings.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the seriousness of sobriety, this episode is a breath of fresh air. Tune in to hear how embracing humour can transform your recovery journey. Don't miss out on Tim's hilarious anecdotes and valuable advice – it might just be the laughter you need to keep going.