rockandrecovery.com/Akron, OH
rockandrecovery.com/Akron, OH
I Stumble Into Everything
I Stumble Into Everything
I Stumble Into Everything
Thursday 8th October 2020
Join Ricky Byrd as he talks about his journey from addiction to sobriety and his mission to help others through music on 'Recovery Talks: The Podcast'.
37 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Engaging
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Ricky Byrd's Road to Recovery: A Rock 'n' Roll Redemption
Total abstinence is the only thing for me because...
Imagine hitting rock bottom and then finding a way to climb back up, all while strumming a guitar. That's the essence of Ricky Byrd's story. Known for his work with Joan Jett, Roger Daltrey, and Ian Hunter, Ricky sits down with Marc Lee Shannon on 'Recovery Talks: The Podcast' to share his incredible journey from addiction to sobriety. Growing up in the Bronx as a skinny, scared kid, Ricky found substances that gave him the confidence to perform on stage.
But that same habit almost cost him his life when he blew a hole in his lung while on tour. That near-death experience was the wake-up call he needed. Ricky decided that total abstinence was the only path for him. He candidly discusses how the first hit made him feel like a new man, but unfortunately, that new man always wanted another hit.
In this episode, Ricky opens up about his new record 'Clean Getaway', his certification as a Licensed Peer Recovery Support person, and his mission to share his talents and songs in treatment facilities and recovery music groups. It's a heartfelt conversation about spreading the message of recovery through the power of music. If you're curious about how someone can go from the depths of addiction to helping others find their way out, this episode is a must-listen.