Actor Spencer Belko on Rediscovering Creativity in Sobriety
I felt like I was severely disadvantaged because I'm in my sobriety, I don't go hard anymore, you know I go to bed at a reasonable time and I feel like I've lost that edgy part of me, the part that likes to go out to parties and be the life of the party, and I felt like that was going to hold me back, but it hasn't yet, even though that thought still occurs to me today.
Worried that sobriety might dull your creative spark? You're not alone. In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, hosts Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis sit down with actor Spencer Belko to tackle this very fear. Belko opens up about his journey through recovery and how it impacted his creativity. He shares the raw vulnerability that comes with both acting and sobriety, and how he turned these challenges into strengths.
Acting became a therapeutic outlet for him, helping him to navigate emotional blocks and express his true self. The entertainment industry is no easy place for someone in recovery, with its constant pressures and fear of rejection. Belko dives into these struggles but also highlights the newfound passions and creative avenues he discovered along the way.
This episode is a goldmine for anyone worried about losing their creative edge in sobriety or for those simply looking for inspiration to keep going. Tune in and see how Belko transformed his fears into a flourishing creative journey.