Johnny Kay's Rollercoaster Ride: Relapse, Recovery, and Real Talk
I mean if I really connected to that really deeper level of feelings within me, I probably would stop relapsing.
Ever felt like you’re on a never-ending merry-go-round with addiction? In this episode of 'Sober Diaries', Angus Reynolds sits down with Johnny Kay, who’s been battling his demons for over two years. Johnny doesn’t sugarcoat his experiences—he's relapsed multiple times and knows the dark allure of giving up everything for a life lost to addiction. But he’s here to share what keeps him going back to sobriety every time he falls.
They dive into the nitty-gritty of managing addict behavior and whether relapsing is just a part of the journey. Gossip in the sober community? Yep, they talk about that too. Johnny’s all about being brutally honest and vulnerable, seeing each stumble as a lesson rather than a failure. His candidness offers a refreshing take on recovery, making it clear that the road to sobriety isn’t straight but full of twists and turns.
Tune in for a raw, real conversation that’ll make you rethink what it means to be on the path to recovery.