Steve Bennet-Martin
Steve Bennet-Martin, Richard Combs
Career vs. Sobriety ft. Richard
Career vs. Sobriety ft. Richard
Career vs. Sobriety ft. Richard
Thursday 2nd September 2021
Join Steve Martin-Bennet on 'gAy A' as Richard Combs shares his journey from meth addiction to sobriety, focusing on career changes and community support.
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18 minutes
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Steve Bennet-Martin
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Career and Sobriety: Richard's Story of Resilience
Trauma is the cause of drug addiction, but loneliness is the cause of relapse.
Ever wondered how changing your career could be the key to maintaining sobriety? In this episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Martin-Bennet chats with Richard Combs, who opens up about his three-year journey of staying clean from meth addiction. Richard shares how his place in the LGBTQ+ community was affected by his addiction and how a career change became essential for his recovery.
His story is a testament to the power of support systems and the importance of finding new paths when old ones lead to relapse. Throughout their conversation, Richard discusses the emotional hurdles he faced, such as loneliness and dealing with triggers, and how he found hope through the support of friends and community. He also dives into the complex relationship between sexuality and addiction, shedding light on how trauma can influence substance abuse.
By the end of the episode, Richard offers heartfelt advice for anyone struggling with addiction, encouraging listeners to seek help and lean on those around them. If you're looking for an honest and uplifting discussion about overcoming addiction in the LGBTQ+ community, this episode is a must-listen.