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Amy welcomes back Carolyn Bunn, Sarah Alaimo, and Alysse Bryson of to discuss Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry. As one of the stars of Friends in the 1990s, Perry started struggling with alcohol and...
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Matthew Perry's Memoir: A Candid Chat with The Sober Curator
“It felt like my life was over, but what I didn't know then was that actually just beginning.”
Ever wondered what it's like to battle addiction in the spotlight? In this episode of 'Eternally Amy', Amy Liz Harrison sits down with Carolyn Bunn, Sarah Alaimo, and Alysse Bryson from The Sober Curator to discuss Matthew Perry's revealing memoir, 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing'. As a beloved star of 'Friends', Perry quietly struggled with alcohol and opiate addiction before it took over his life.
The Sober Curator crew, seasoned veterans of 'Quit-Lit' and 12 Step programs, share their thoughts on Perry's raw honesty about addiction and recovery. They dive into celebrity sobriety, the identity crisis post-stardom, and the tough road off Suboxone. The group also tackles the stigma around addiction, the concept of 'future tripping', and the importance of surrendering control. Through heartfelt discussions and personal stories, they offer practical advice and thoughtful insights for anyone on their own journey to sobriety.
Tune in for an engaging conversation that blends celebrity intrigue with real-life recovery wisdom.
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