Danni Carr
Danni Carr
198. The long road to salvation. Drugs, alcohol and rock 'n roll with Steve Balbi
198. The long road to salvation. Drugs, alcohol and rock 'n roll with Steve Balbi
198. The long road to salvation. Drugs, alcohol and rock 'n roll with Steve Balbi
Saturday 4th November 2023
Join Danni Carr as she chats with Steve Balbi about his journey from addiction to sobriety, emphasizing self-forgiveness, gratitude, and spirituality.
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Get the buttons here!Rock 'n' Roll Redemption: Steve Balbi's Path to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Steve's early exposure to drugs and alcohol led to a journey of addiction fueled by feelings of inadequacy
- His experiences with rehab and the 12-step program contributed to 25 years of abstinence
- Steve reflects on the impact of family environment and challenges during his music career
- The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude, self-forgiveness, and spirituality in recovery
- Steve's story serves as a powerful testament to the transformative journey of recovery
You get to keep it by giving it away. Once you understand the meaning of gratitude, it changes everything. I've survived this thing, and you can too.
Imagine being thrust into the chaotic world of rock 'n' roll at just 16. That's the story of Steve Balbi, a founding member of Noiseworks and Electric Hippies. From early exposure to drugs and alcohol, Steve's life spiraled into a whirlwind of addiction, driven by feelings of inadequacy and inferiority.
In this episode of 'How I Quit Alcohol', host Danni Carr sits down with Steve to unpack his incredible journey from the depths of addiction to a life of sobriety and gratitude. Steve opens up about his battle with substance abuse, detailing how rehab and the 12-step program played crucial roles in his recovery. But it's not just about the struggle; it's also about the triumph.
Steve shares how his experiences have shaped his music and allowed him to connect with his audience on a deeper level. He reflects on the impact of his family environment, the challenges he faced in the music industry, and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help. Through candid conversation, Steve emphasizes the importance of self-forgiveness, spirituality, and a strong gratitude practice in maintaining his 25 years of sobriety.
This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery.