Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
Episode 66: Humor and Healing in Recovery, With Robyn Scott
Episode 66: Humor and Healing in Recovery, With Robyn Scott
Episode 66: Humor and Healing in Recovery, With Robyn Scott
Friday 27th June 2025
Discover how Robyn Scott uses improv comedy to aid addiction recovery, transforming trauma into strength and creativity.
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Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Addiction impacts entire families, not just individuals.
- Improv techniques can aid in the healing process.
- Transforming trauma into creativity is empowering.
- Humor is a powerful tool in recovery.
- Experiential learning fosters growth and recovery.
Keep going, find the humor, love and hope in your own recovery, and we'll see you next time.
In episode 66 of 'Addiction and the Family,' hosts Casey and Kira Arrillaga engage in a compelling discussion with Robyn Scott, a comedian and improv artist who has found a unique approach to aiding recovery from addiction. Robyn Scott draws on her career in entertainment and specifically improvisational comedy to assist individuals in transforming their traumatic experiences into opportunities for healing and growth. Addiction can deeply affect families, often spanning multiple generations, as shared by Casey Arrillaga in the podcast.
It's a disease that affects not just the individual but the entire family unit. Casey and Kira, who have journeyed through addiction and recovery together, emphasize the importance of family recovery and healing. Robyn Scott introduces the concept of using improv techniques to support recovery. Through co-creation and spontaneous creativity, individuals in recovery can find humor and freedom in their healing process.
Robyn explains how engaging in improv exercises allows people to play the scene they're in, listen actively, and create something new from their experiences. The episode highlights the profound impact of experiential learning, where participants learn through doing. Robyn Scott describes how she has utilized improv in treatment centers, such as Windmill Wellness Ranch, to help clients discover laughter and hope amid their recovery journeys.
By incorporating elements of sketch comedy and musical direction, Robyn and her team foster a space where individuals can explore their strengths and creativity. The conversation also touches on the importance of allowing loved ones the dignity to make their own choices in recovery. Casey and Kira underscore the significance of exploring possibilities for recovery and encouraging families to heal together.
This episode serves as an inspirational guide for anyone affected by addiction, offering insights into the power of humor and creativity in the recovery process. It encourages listeners to find the humor, love, and hope in their own recovery journeys, while also reminding them of the importance of support and understanding within families.