'Be the Music' || SKIP SAMS'Be the Music' || SKIP SAMS
Matt Gardiner LIVE
Skip Sams is an award-winning composer, performing artist, multimedia producer and sober coach. Skip has over 16 years of recovery from crystal meth, alcoholism, and bipolar disorder. In 2004, he was diagnosed with HIV. For over a decade, Skip has...
1:13:35•18 Jan 2023
Skip Sams: Rediscovering Creativity and Sobriety Through Music
“Standing in my truth and then speaking my truth is I have hiv. So for me, I have to speak about it louder, because there are people out there who are living with that shame and I want to speak my truth so that they can see they don't need to be ashamed.”
What happens when an award-winning composer faces the dark shadows of addiction and mental health challenges? In this episode of Matt Gardiner LIVE, Skip Sams shares his powerful story of battling crystal meth addiction, alcoholism, and bipolar disorder. Diagnosed with HIV in 2004, Skip's journey is one of resilience and hope. He opens up about the struggles he faced and the turning points that led him to sobriety on April 20th, 2006.
Now, with over 16 years of recovery under his belt, Skip is on a mission to help 10,000 musicians reignite their creative spark without relying on mind-altering substances. He believes in the power of music to heal and connect us to a higher source of creativity. This conversation dives into the importance of vulnerability, spirituality, and breaking down barriers in the music industry.
Skip's story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing one's truth and using it to inspire others. Whether you're a musician struggling with addiction or someone looking for a tale of triumph over adversity, this episode offers a heartfelt and motivating listen.
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