Steve Bennet-Martin

gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast

Steve Bennet-Martin

  • It's How You Carry It ft. Phil B

It's How You Carry It ft. Phil B

Thursday 8th June 2023

Phil's journey from addiction to sobriety highlights the power of community and resilience in this heartfelt episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast'.
Explicit
41 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Transformative
Supportive
Raw

About this podcast

gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast
Author:
Steve Bennet-Martin
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Phil's Path to Sobriety: Embracing Vulnerability and Community

Episode Overview

  • Phil shares his candid journey of overcoming crystal meth addiction and finding sobriety within the LGBT+ community
  • The episode highlights the complexities of addiction, the intertwined relationship between substance abuse and sex, and the strength found in recovery
  • Phil's involvement with the Gay and Sober Men's conference underscores the transformative power of community and the significance of support in the recovery journey
  • His commitment to personal growth and sobriety shines through, as he emphasizes the value of mindfulness and the importance of community in the recovery journey
  • Phil's resilience and determination to rebuild his life after a turbulent period serve as an inspiring testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the transformative power of sobriety and community
It's not the load that breaks you down, it's how you carry it.
How do you turn vulnerability into strength? In this heartfelt episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Martin-Bennet sits down with Phil, who shares his powerful journey from crystal meth addiction to sobriety. Growing up feeling different in New York, Phil faced numerous challenges that led him down a dark path. His story is raw and real, touching on the complex relationship between substance abuse and sex within the LGBTQ+ community.
Phil's involvement with the Gay and Sober Men's conference has been a cornerstone in his recovery, helping him build a supportive network and a safety net within the community. His dedication to personal growth and mindfulness shines through as he discusses the importance of support systems and community in staying sober. This episode is a moving testament to the power of resilience and the transformative impact of finding a supportive community.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on navigating sobriety, Phil's story is a must-listen.