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Antony Payne: Embers Recovery

Saturday 2nd August 2025

Join Antony Payne as he shares his powerful journey of recovery and how The Embers Recovery is transforming lives through connection and real-life skills.
58 minutes
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Antony Payne's Journey to Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Antony Payne shares his journey through addiction and recovery.
  • The Embers Recovery focuses on connection and real-life skills.
  • 12-step programs and community support are essential in recovery.
  • Sobriety requires a strong foundation and selfless service.
  • Antony emphasizes the importance of being present and open to possibilities.
"To be here now, just as I am, is a really good place to be."
In this engaging episode of Recovery On-Air, Kristen Day interviews Antony Payne from The Embers Recovery. Antony opens up about his personal journey through addiction, his path to sobriety, and the transformative work being carried out at The Embers Recovery. He candidly discusses the challenges he faced during his 18-year struggle with addiction, including a relapse that became a pivotal moment in his recovery journey.
Antony shares the essential role of community and support in his recovery, highlighting the 12-step fellowship and the power of servitude and selfless action. He recounts his transformation from a self-centered mindset to one of service to others, which has been a key factor in his sustained sobriety. Antony emphasizes the importance of having a strong foundation for recovery, which The Embers Recovery provides through its focus on connection, communication, and real-life skills.
Throughout the conversation, Antony reflects on moments of personal growth and the realization that being present and open to possibilities can lead to profound change. His story is one of hope and inspiration, offering valuable insights for anyone struggling with addiction. The episode concludes with Antony encouraging listeners to reach out if they are struggling, emphasizing that they are not alone and that help is available through The Embers Recovery and other support networks.
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