Daniella Park
Daniella Park
Kezia Calvert: Belonging In Recovery & Tap Into Your Creative Side
Kezia Calvert: Belonging In Recovery & Tap Into Your Creative Side
Kezia Calvert: Belonging In Recovery & Tap Into Your Creative Side
Sunday 3rd April 2022
Listen to Kezia Calvert discuss her path to sobriety, creativity, and finding community on 'Doing It Sober with Daniella Park'.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Kezia Calvert: Crafting a Creative and Sober Life
It's funny how all these things kind of lead up to that event, but me looking at those events, being able to laugh at them or being able to say: this is what I learned from it and this is what I can share with other people, or how this has made me more in alignment and more authentic to who I am and how I want to show up in the world.
What happens when you strip away the chaos of addiction and start anew? Kezia Calvert knows firsthand. With two years of sobriety under her belt, Kezia has not only found her footing but has also embraced her creative side. In this episode of 'Doing It Sober with Daniella Park', Kezia opens up about her journey from battling social anxiety and undiagnosed ADHD to becoming a thriving entrepreneur and a single parent who no longer fears her past mistakes.
Kezia's story is a testament to the power of community and creativity in recovery. She talks about how she initially struggled to find a supportive network after getting sober. The people from her days of active addiction were gone, leaving a void that she eventually filled with new, meaningful connections. Now, she enjoys women's meetings, co-ed gatherings, and book clubs that provide the sense of belonging she once lacked.
One of the most fascinating parts of Kezia's journey is how she tapped into her creativity. She had a thriller book idea that took a backseat when she discovered 'We Are the Luckiest' by Laura McKowen. This book inspired her to build a new life without alcohol, and creativity became a cornerstone of her sobriety. From writing poetry to planning out characters for her thriller, Kezia found joy and purpose in her artistic pursuits.
Overcoming social anxiety and ADHD was no small feat for Kezia. She recounts how she used to drink alone at home and struggled with retail jobs while managing antidepressants that didn’t work well with alcohol. Sobriety brought clarity and peace, allowing her to wake up without the dread of past actions haunting her. Kezia's ability to laugh at her past mistakes and use them as teaching moments for others is both inspiring and relatable.
She believes in the ripple effect of sharing one's story, hoping it will spark change in others. By breaking generational curses, she aims to create a better future for her daughter. Tune in to hear Kezia Calvert's incredible story of transformation, creativity, and finding true belonging in sobriety. Her journey offers valuable insights and lessons for anyone navigating their own path to recovery.