Jay Casale
Jay Casale
Addiction
Addiction
Addiction
Sunday 16th February 2020
Author Amy Dresner talks addiction and recovery with humor on 'The Lighter Side with Jay'. Join Jay Casale and Michael Buckley for a candid conversation.
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53 minutes
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Jay Casale
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Amy Dresner on Addiction: Laughing Through the Struggles
Whether it's dick, drugs or donuts, addiction is addiction, it's all the same shit. That's like such a such a theme that runs through your whole, your whole book.
What happens when you mix humor with hard-hitting discussions on addiction? In this episode of 'The Lighter Side with Jay', author Amy Dresner joins host Jay Casale and co-host Michael Buckley for a candid chat about her battles with addiction. Amy doesn’t shy away from sharing her personal journey, including the ups and downs of her recovery and the impact it had on her life. Her story is raw, real, and yes, sometimes funny.
Jay, who has his own history with anxiety, depression, OCD, and a significant weight loss journey, along with Michael, a certified personal trainer dealing with existential dread, bring a unique blend of empathy and humor to the conversation. They explore how different addictions, whether to drugs or donuts, share common threads. The episode also revisits some of their favorite interviews from previous seasons, shedding light on various aspects of addiction, recovery, and mental health. But it’s not all serious talk.
Jay and Michael infuse the discussion with light-hearted moments and practical advice, like the importance of exercise and finding balance. They also touch on their oral history project of the pandemic, highlighting how people's lives have been shaped by these unprecedented times. Whether you're looking for inspiration, a laugh, or just some honest talk about addiction and recovery, this episode offers a bit of everything.
Tune in to hear Amy Dresner’s story and join Jay and Michael as they navigate the complexities of addiction with authenticity and humor.