How I Met My Mother, Sober
How I Met My Mother, Sober
S2 E20 - Meet Chris Oppenheim!
S2 E20 - Meet Chris Oppenheim!
S2 E20 - Meet Chris Oppenheim!
Monday 13th June 2022
Discover Chris Oppenheim's journey from addiction to recovery through art and storytelling on 'How I Met My Mother, Sober'. Tune in for inspiration and hope.
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58 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Turning Ink into Inspiration: Chris Oppenheim's Journey from Addiction to Art
I reached a point where- and I'm really lucky, I'm one of the fortunate ones- where my art is the most therapeutic thing in my life and I get paid to do it.
What if you could transform your darkest days into a source of light for others? Meet Chris Oppenheim, a recovering addict who traded the trap houses of Baltimore for a fresh start in Los Angeles. In this episode of 'How I Met My Mother, Sober', Julianne chats with Chris about his remarkable journey from addiction to becoming a celebrated tattoo artist and podcast host.
Chris shares how he found sobriety and a new purpose through his craft, creating a safe space for fellow recovering addicts to share their stories on his podcast, 'The Broken Crayon Show'. Each tattoo session becomes a canvas for tales of struggle, resilience, and hope, turning personal pain into collective healing. Chris opens up about his own battles with trauma and how art has become his therapy, helping him stay connected to his sobriety.
This episode is a testament to the power of creativity in recovery and the importance of finding a meaningful path beyond addiction. If you're searching for inspiration and practical insights on living a fulfilling life in sobriety, Chris's story is one you won't want to miss.