The Bubble Hour
The Bubble Hour
Sean McCann and Andrea Aragon
Sean McCann and Andrea Aragon
Sean McCann and Andrea Aragon
Tuesday 16th February 2021
Sean McCann and Andrea Aragon discuss their memoir 'One Good Reason' and share their recovery journey on The Bubble Hour.
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Get the buttons here!Sean McCann: From Folk Stardom to Mental Health Advocacy
I don't drink anymore, but I run every day, I kayak, I'm in the woods as much as I can be, I'm with my dogs, you replace negative things with positive things and eventually you fill yourself up again and there's lots to do again and there's lots of people to talk to.
Imagine rising to fame as a founding member of a multimillion-selling folk band, only to have your success shadowed by a secret struggle with alcoholism. That's the story of Sean McCann, a former member of Great Big Sea, who opens up about his journey from the heights of musical fame to becoming a passionate mental health advocate.
In this episode of 'The Bubble Hour', host Jean McCarthy chats with Sean and his wife, Andrea Aragon, about their co-authored memoir 'One Good Reason'. Sean reveals how he coped with the pain of childhood abuse by a trusted family priest through alcohol, and how coming clean in 2014 changed his life forever. Andrea provides her own perspective on the challenges they faced as a couple and family, offering a nuanced view of addiction's ripple effects.
Together, they discuss how their book aims to provide hope and practical advice for those struggling with similar issues. Tune in to hear how Sean replaced destructive habits with positive ones like running and kayaking, and how music became a tool for healing and connection.