Becca
Becca
Conversation with Jason Ritter
Conversation with Jason Ritter
Conversation with Jason Ritter
Tuesday 6th May 2025
Join actor Jason Ritter as he shares his candid journey to sobriety, tackling societal stigmas and embracing a new life with genuine happiness.
62 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety can lead to genuine happiness and self-awareness.
- Understanding recovery involves seeing similarities, not differences.
- Social events can be enjoyed without alcohol.
- Alcoholism spans a spectrum beyond stereotypes.
- Counting days helps track progress in early recovery.
Seeing the differences versus seeing the similarities – that's the key to understanding recovery.
Actor Jason Ritter joins Becca on The Unashamed Alcoholic podcast for a candid chat about sobriety, the ups and downs of recovery, and the misconceptions surrounding alcoholism. Jason opens up about his journey, sharing how he navigated the challenges of early sobriety and the surprising ways it transformed his life. His honesty about counting days, facing drinking dreams, and confronting the shame associated with past behaviours is both refreshing and relatable.
Becca and Jason explore the societal stereotypes of alcoholics and the importance of recognising the spectrum of drinking habits. They also discuss how sobriety can lead to genuine happiness and self-awareness, a stark contrast to the numbness alcohol often provides. Jason's experiences in meetings, where he initially sought proof he wasn't an alcoholic, reveal the power of seeing similarities rather than differences in recovery stories.
With humour and empathy, they touch on the awkwardness of social events without alcohol and the newfound freedom of being truly present. This conversation isn't just about quitting drinking; it's about embracing a new life where you can be dependable and proud of your achievements. Tune in for an engaging discussion that might just inspire you to rethink your relationship with alcohol.