Babs Gray
Babs Gray
Day 147 | "Lay Down and Eat Cheese" with Anna Valenzuela
Day 147 | "Lay Down and Eat Cheese" with Anna Valenzuela
Day 147 | "Lay Down and Eat Cheese" with Anna Valenzuela
Tuesday 20th December 2022
Comedian Anna Valenzuela talks about her 20-year sober journey, childhood trauma, and finding healing through comedy on 'Babstinence'.
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Comedic Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Anna Valenzuela's 20-Year Sobriety Journey: From Trauma to Comedy
If you're listening and you're like, I don't want to do step, because the higher power thing, which I totally get, or like the absolute abstinence thing. You need to sleep, you need to have A Day Off A Week.
Ever wondered how someone turns their life around after years of addiction and trauma? In this episode of 'Babstinence: One Woman, One Year, No Booze', comedian Babs Gray sits down with Anna Valenzuela, who has been sober for an impressive 20 years. Anna opens up about her early struggles with addiction, the childhood trauma that fueled it, and how she found solace and purpose in standup comedy.
Through candid conversation, Anna reveals the crucial role of self-reflection, therapy, and community support in her recovery journey. She doesn’t shy away from discussing the setbacks and relapses she faced along the way, offering a realistic yet hopeful perspective on sobriety. Anna’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery is deeply personal and that what works for one person might not work for another.
Whether it's through therapy, support groups, or creative outlets like comedy, finding your own path is key. Babs and Anna wrap up the episode with messages of hope and encouragement, emphasizing that sobriety is a continuous journey requiring patience and self-care. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration or practical advice on maintaining sobriety.