Anna Valenzuela
Anna Valenzuela
Ryan Higgins
Ryan Higgins
Ryan Higgins
Tuesday 26th July 2016
Ryan Higgins discusses his journey from North Carolina to LA's comedy scene, blending recovery principles with stand-up. Listen for inspiration and laughs.
Explicit
68 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Anna Valenzuela
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
193 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Laughing Through Recovery: Ryan Higgins on Finding Comedy and Sobriety
I applied a lot of the same principles to recovery into comedy.
Ever thought about how comedy and recovery can go hand in hand? In this episode of '12 Questions', comedian Ryan Higgins takes you on a rollercoaster ride from his small-town roots in North Carolina to the bustling comedy scene of Los Angeles. But it's not just about the laughs; it's about how he intertwined the principles of recovery into his stand-up journey.
Ryan opens up about the courage it took to step onto the comedy stage, a leap he almost didn't take due to fear. He shares how the tools he learned in recovery gave him the strength to face this new challenge. This episode dives deep into how finding your place in both recovery and comedy can be a transformative experience. The conversation also touches on spirituality and its role in recovery.
Ryan talks about his personal journey to understanding a higher power and how this spiritual connection has shaped his life. He doesn't shy away from discussing the tough parts either—making amends, finding peace with the past, and the ongoing challenges of sobriety. One of the highlights is the sense of community Ryan found in both the recovery and comedy worlds.
He emphasizes how vital this support network has been in his journey, offering a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with similar issues. Hosts Anna Valenzuela and Dave Yates keep the discussion engaging and relatable, peppering it with humor and empathy. Whether you're navigating your own recovery, supporting someone else, or just love a good story about personal growth, this episode has something for you.