Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Daryl Ralph)
Daryl Ralph: Bonds of Mara Drummer Discusses All Things Music & Recovery
Daryl Ralph: Bonds of Mara Drummer Discusses All Things Music & Recovery
Daryl Ralph: Bonds of Mara Drummer Discusses All Things Music & Recovery
Tuesday 24th August 2021
Daryl Ralph discusses his journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing music and self-reliance on The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Daryl Ralph: Drumming Through Addiction and Recovery
If I'm using anything to numb that or to mind alter that, that takes me farther away.
Ever wondered how a rock drummer balances the beats of music and the chaos of addiction? Meet Daryl Ralph, the drummer for Canadian rock band Bonds of Mara and cult cartoon band Sons of Butcher. Growing up in Hamilton, Ontario, Daryl had dreams of rock stardom, but life had other plans. Moving out west at 19 to chase his musical aspirations, he instead found himself entangled in a web of addiction.
From alcohol to intravenous drugs, his substance abuse overshadowed any chance of musical success and strained his personal relationships for over a decade and a half. By the age of 35, Daryl realized he needed a drastic change. After multiple failed attempts at sobriety, he finally found his path to recovery. Now, Daryl not only drums for Bonds of Mara and Sons of Butcher but also performs alongside his wife Jenny in an acoustic duo.
In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Daryl sits down with host Ashley Loeb Blassingame to share his raw and honest journey. He talks about the importance of self-reliance in recovery and the role music played in his healing process. Daryl's story is a testament to the power of finding personal passions and focusing on one's own path to recovery.
He emphasizes that while recovery looks different for everyone, the key is to 'do what you can do and leave the rest to whatever's going to happen'. Tune in to hear Daryl's inspiring journey from addiction to a life filled with music and hope.