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Sonny Mayo | Part 2, Crystal Meth, Recovery Advocate, Thrash Metal Pioneer, Sevendust, Snot & Rock to Recovery
Sonny Mayo | Part 2, Crystal Meth, Recovery Advocate, Thrash Metal Pioneer, Sevendust, Snot & Rock to Recovery
Sonny Mayo | Part 2, Crystal Meth, Recovery Advocate, Thrash Metal Pioneer, Sevendust, Snot & Rock to Recovery
Monday 17th January 2022
Sonny Mayo shares his journey from meth addiction to recovery and his work with Rock to Recovery in this episode of 'Knockin' Doorz Down'.
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Get the buttons here!Sonny Mayo: From Meth Addiction to Music and Recovery Advocacy
Recovery, it's possible, man, you can do it. Sunny mayo, for those that haven't seen yet, we piled into a hotel room.
Imagine battling depression as a teenager and finding solace in the chaotic world of drugs. That’s where Sonny Mayo’s journey begins. In this episode of 'Knockin' Doorz Down', host Jason LaChance chats with Sonny about his tumultuous path from addiction to becoming a voice for recovery. Sonny’s story is raw and unfiltered. He talks about how he started using drugs to escape his manic depression, leading to a deep reliance on substances like Dexedrine and meth. His lowest point?
Smoking meth in an airplane bathroom during an international flight. But that wasn’t the end for Sonny. At 16, he entered treatment, initially resistant but eventually committed to turning his life around. The episode also dives into Sonny's music career, working with bands like Sevendust and Snot, and his current role with Rock to Recovery, an organization using music to aid in healing and recovery.
Sonny’s candidness about his struggles and triumphs offers a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar battles. This episode is not just about addiction; it’s about finding strength in the darkest times and the transformative power of music and community.