rockandrecovery.com/Akron, OH
rockandrecovery.com/Akron, OH
Iron Sharpens Iron
Iron Sharpens Iron
Iron Sharpens Iron
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Tommy Vext of Bad Wolves opens up about his battle with addiction and how he found hope and sobriety through music and community support.
25 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
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Categories:
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!Tommy Vext: From Rock Bottom to Rock Star in Recovery
Eventually checking out…and then checking back in…to the music scene, and through a scholarship from the Music Cares Foundation
Tommy Vext, the dynamic front-man of the platinum-selling band Bad Wolves, takes listeners on a raw and riveting journey through his turbulent past and triumphant recovery. Growing up amidst broken families and violent childhoods, Tommy turned to drugs and alcohol as an escape. His early life was marked by poverty and a lack of role models, leading him down a dark path where music and substance abuse intertwined.
In this episode of 'Recovery Talks: The Podcast', hosted by musician and recovery advocate Marc Lee Shannon, Tommy shares how hitting rock bottom was just the beginning of his climb back up. Urged by a bandmate already in a 12-step program, Tommy took the crucial first step towards recovery: surrender. He found solace and support through a scholarship from the Music Cares Foundation, which helped him transition into a sober living facility.
As he navigated the challenges of maintaining sobriety, Tommy discovered that fame and recovery could coexist harmoniously. Marc and Tommy delve into the importance of personal accountability, the power of community, and how music played a pivotal role in his healing process. This episode isn't just about surviving addiction; it's about thriving in sobriety and using one's platform to spread hope.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Tommy's story offers a beacon of resilience and inspiration.