EPISODE 74: Finding Meaning in Life Through Recovery and Comedy with Sarah TollemacheEPISODE 74: Finding Meaning in Life Through Recovery and Comedy with Sarah Tollemache
Positive Recovery MD
This week, Dr. Jason Powers, Julie DeNofa, and Jamie Demeris are joined by Sarah Tollemache. Recently headlining the Sober Recovery committee’s Addicted to Comedy, Sarah Tollemache is a sketch writer who has been a professional comedian for over a...
37:50•27 Sept 2022
Sarah Tollemache: Finding Laughter and Meaning in Recovery
“The beauty of recovery is with doing all the little things, and it sounds like the quarantine and your perspective about like what can I do rather than, oh, my god, look at all we've lost.”
Ever wondered how comedy and recovery can intertwine to create a meaningful life? In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, Dr. Jason Powers, Julie DeNofa, and Jamie Demeris sit down with the incredibly witty Sarah Tollemache. Known for her dry, quirky humor, Sarah has spent over a decade making audiences laugh, but her journey hasn't always been a bed of roses.
From being named ‘Best Local Comedian’ by the Houston Press to appearing on NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ and late-night TV shows like Stephen Colbert's and James Corden's, Sarah's career is impressive. But behind the scenes, she's faced the tough battle of addiction and recovery. Sarah opens up about how she found purpose and meaning through her craft, emphasizing the importance of small steps in recovery over chasing big milestones.
She also shares how positive psychology played a crucial role in her journey and the significance of being part of something bigger than oneself. Through honesty and authenticity, Sarah has learned that true connection often trumps the pressure to be funny. Her story is a heartfelt reminder that recovery isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about discovering what truly matters in life.
Tune in to hear how Sarah's experiences in comedy have shaped her path to recovery and how you too can find meaning and connection on your own journey.
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