London-based musician and author RØRY shares her powerful journey to sobriety, discussing underage clubbing, substance abuse, and international partying. She talks about redefining her relationship with alcohol, motivation for sobriety, and offers advice. The podcast also explores the challenges of addiction, rock bottom moments in Amsterdam, and finding success through perseverance and healing relationships.
Joining AA provided vital support and community for speaker's journey to sobriety.
Sobriety led to personal growth, healing, and confronting childhood traumas.
Implementing boundaries and self-awareness prevented self-destructive behaviors post-sobriety.
Deep dives
Life-changing Decision: Joining AA and Embracing Sobriety
Joining AA marked a pivotal moment in the speaker's journey towards sobriety. Initially motivated by shame and a desire to change, they found a supportive community in AA meetings. This supportive environment, filled with individuals sharing their darkest moments and encouraging each other, became a source of comfort and camaraderie during the speaker's early sobriety.
Redemption and Personal Growth: Navigating Sobriety and Healing
Sobriety not only brought about a journey of redemption for the speaker but also facilitated personal growth and healing. Through therapy, a mental breakdown, and self-reflection, they confronted childhood traumas and worked on improving relationships. Finding a partner, embracing music again, and facing social anxiety head-on were pivotal in the speaker's ongoing process of redemption and self-discovery.
Overcoming Self-Destruction: Transformative Impact of Sobriety
Sobriety has led to a significant shift in the speaker's behavior, particularly in terms of self-destruction. By implementing boundaries, such as avoiding late-night social events, the speaker prevents situations that previously led to regret and damage. This newfound self-awareness and accountability have contributed to a more stable and fulfilling life, highlighting the transformative impact of sobriety on their well-being and decision-making process.
Facing Personal Challenges and Self-Worth Struggles
Despite feeling worthless and battling self-doubt for years, the guest persevered and showed up despite hating themselves. This determination led to opportunities in songwriting and overcoming personal debt, demonstrating the power of perseverance and self-belief even in moments of self-doubt.
Impact of Sobriety on Relationships and Life Transformation
Sobriety not only transformed the guest's personal life but also positively impacted relationships, including becoming a better partner and parent. By embracing sobriety, they were able to create a stable and loving environment for themselves and their family, showcasing the profound changes sobriety can bring to personal connections and family dynamics.
Alternative Pop Singer/Songwriter, RØRY, gives Jamie and Tom a powerful tale of sobriety you don't want to miss.
RØRY is a London-based musician, author, songwriter and online superstar who is making huge waves in music scene right now. Hit after hit has seen her rise to the highest levels of fandom and community - you could definitely say RØRY is at the top of her game... but it hasn't always been that way.
Underage clubbing, substance abuse, and international partying led her down a path for which she was consumed by alcohol. In this episode, hear how RØRY managed to redefine her relationship with booze, what motivated her throughout, and the best advice she has to offer around sobriety.
T/W - This episode contains conversation around substance abuse, alcoholism and suicide. Please only listen if it feels safe.
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