Jonathan Sylvester
Jonathan Sylvester
My Fair Junkie with Amy Dresner
My Fair Junkie with Amy Dresner
My Fair Junkie with Amy Dresner
Monday 20th July 2020
Join Amy Dresner on 'Sober Nation FM' as she shares her raw journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting humor and personal responsibility.
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45 minutes
Raw
Honest
Thought-provoking
Informative
Empowering
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Jonathan Sylvester
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Amy Dresner's Raw Journey: From Rock Bottom to Recovery
If you're a chronic relapser, try something different. If you can really reign that sort of intensity and compulsivity, you can accomplish really cool stuff if you don't really keep a tight rein on it.
Imagine growing up in the glitz of Beverly Hills, only to find yourself sweeping syringes off Hollywood Boulevard years later. That's Amy Dresner's story. In this episode of 'Sober Nation FM', Amy sits down with host Jonathan Sylvester to share her harrowing yet inspiring journey from addiction to recovery. At 24, Amy's life took a dark turn when she started using meth in San Francisco.
Fast forward to Christmas Eve 2011, and she found herself arrested for felony domestic violence with a deadly weapon. Penniless, divorced, and in a psych ward, Amy hit rock bottom. But it was during her 240 hours of community service that she had a revelation: no one was coming to save her. She decided to take control of her life, entering sober living and rejoining a 12 Step program.
Amy's candid conversation with Jonathan delves into the importance of taking responsibility for one's own life and the dangers of blaming others. She also discusses how humor played a crucial role in her recovery, helping her cope with the challenges of sobriety. Amy's journey didn't end there; she became a columnist for various publications and authored a memoir titled 'My Fair Junkie'. She even started her own podcast, 'Rehab Confidential'.
For those struggling with chronic relapse, Amy's message is clear: if one recovery method isn't working, try another. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of finding what works for you. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or simply interested in understanding addiction better, this episode offers a raw, honest, and enlightening perspective.