Tamar Medford & Lane Kennedy
Tamar Medford & Lane Kennedy
119: Having a Cuppa with Chris Neil
119: Having a Cuppa with Chris Neil
119: Having a Cuppa with Chris Neil
Monday 26th July 2021
Chris Neil discusses his recovery from addiction, the importance of community support, and how music has helped him stay grounded on 'You're Sober! Now What?'.
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Get the buttons here!Chris Neil: From Addiction to Artistic Revival
Everything comes in bits and bobs in certain phases in life, and when you learn to go with the flow and appreciate every day, it makes the whole experience a lot more worthwhile.
Imagine being a multi-platform entertainer whose life was once consumed by addiction. That’s Chris Neil’s story. In this episode of 'You're Sober! Now What?', hosts Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy sit down with Chris, who is two years into his recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. Chris humorously describes himself as a '20-year-old with 8 years of life experience', but his journey is anything but a joke.
He opens up about how his passion for entertainment took a backseat to his battle with addiction, and how he has since found a new lease on life through sobriety. Since 2020, Chris has been on a path of education and healing, meeting people he never expected to and finding solace in community support. One of the most striking aspects of Chris’s story is his relationship with music.
He reveals how music has been a lifeline for him, helping him to stay grounded and connected during his recovery. Chris shares that he often asks his guests to share their favorite songs, believing that music has a unique power to bring people together and foster understanding. Growing up in a dysfunctional household where love and respect were foreign concepts, Chris faced numerous rock-bottom moments before seeking medical help and starting his recovery journey.
He talks candidly about the shame and vulnerability that come with addiction and how overcoming these feelings has been crucial to embracing a sober lifestyle. Throughout the conversation, Chris emphasizes the vital role of community in recovery. He speaks about the encouragement and guidance he has received from others who have walked similar paths, highlighting how this support has been essential in his own journey.
Chris’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that there is hope for a fulfilling life beyond addiction. Tune in to hear more about his inspiring journey and find your own motivation in his words.