Rock and Recovery: Jaymes from Hot Apollo Shares His Journey
Episode Overview
James shares his journey of getting sober at 15 and discusses the challenges of navigating sobriety at a young age. He candidly reflects on the impact of alcohol on his early experiences with sexuality, offering a unique and insightful perspective. James provides valuable advice for individuals evaluating their relationship with alcohol, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's instincts. The episode highlights the significance of having a supportive community and resilience in the journey of sobriety. His empowering words and unique perspective offer a refreshing take on sobriety and recovery within the LGBT+ community.
I'm of the opinion, in basically any case, that if something is not serving your life in some way, it probably shouldn't be a part of it. So if you're having to ask, do I want alcohol in my life? It's probably because some part of you knows that you don't. It's clearly not doing what it's not, you're not getting out of it what you want or even if you are, its net effect is negative in some other way.
Ever wondered how a rock and roll lifestyle intersects with the path to sobriety? In this episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Martin-Bennet sits down with Jaymes from Hot Apollo to unravel his story. Jaymes, who embraced sobriety at just 15, opens up about the hurdles he faced and the triumphs he achieved along the way.
From the pressures of adolescence to the complexities of his early experiences with sexuality, Jaymes offers a raw and unfiltered look into his life. He talks about a particularly harrowing incident that underscored the dark side of alcohol, leaving a lasting impact on his journey towards self-acceptance. Throughout the conversation, Jaymes shares nuggets of wisdom and practical advice for those grappling with their own relationship with alcohol.
He underscores the importance of community support and trusting one's instincts as key elements in maintaining sobriety. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience and recovery within the LGBT+ community, offering listeners both solace and inspiration.