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Lia M's Narrative: A Tale of Addiction, Recovery and Self-Identity Discovery
Lia M's Narrative: A Tale of Addiction, Recovery and Self-Identity Discovery
Lia M's Narrative: A Tale of Addiction, Recovery and Self-Identity Discovery
Sunday 24th September 2023
Join Lia M. as she shares her journey through addiction, recovery, and self-identity discovery in this compelling episode.
66 minutes
Thought-provoking
Informative
Inspiring
Raw
Hopeful
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Lia shares her battles with addiction and her transformative transition journey
- Exploration of the interplay of identity, sexuality, and the struggle to stay sober
- Insights into addiction, recovery, and gender identity
- Thought-provoking and eye-opening exploration of the human experience
- Candid account of challenges growing up and rejecting religion
I genuinely thought when I was getting into weed it was going to make me more of an intellectual because I had so many interesting thoughts while smoking it.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around despite facing multiple challenges? Meet Lia M., whose story of battling addiction and discovering her true self is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of AllBetter, hosted by Joe Van Wie, Lia opens up about her journey through addiction, recovery, and the search for self-identity.
Her candid account takes us through her life in Scranton, where the foundation of her recovery was built, and how an initial reluctance to change led to a profound transformation. Lia's story isn't just about addiction; it's about the complex interplay of identity and sexuality, and how these elements influenced her path to sobriety. Growing up in a diverse suburb of the D.C.
area, she faced the challenges of rejecting religion, shaped by her parents' divorce and her mother's involvement in the People Power Revolution. Lia's narrative also touches on her father's professional success and her grandfather's accomplishments, which ignited a go-getter spirit within her. But it's not all about the past; Lia also delves into her present struggles with sobriety, making friends in recovery, and the unique challenges she faced in an all-male facility.
Her desire for a female sponsor and the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics (with their risks) add layers to her story. This episode offers a raw and eye-opening look at the human experience, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in addiction, recovery, and self-discovery.