Alexis Royal: From Partying to Purpose
Episode Overview
Recovery often involves confronting uncomfortable truths. Community support plays a crucial role in maintaining sobriety. Returning to basics can help when facing life's challenges. Finding joy in sobriety is possible and rewarding. Stepping out of your comfort zone fosters personal growth.
I got sober to live, and I catch myself forgetting that sometimes.
In a riveting episode of 'This Pink Cloud', DJ Kelly Reverb and Chad LeMans welcome Alexis Royal to share her captivating journey from wild partying to finding purpose. Alexis, who hails from Austin, Texas, paints a vivid picture of her unique upbringing, complete with a karate black belt mother and a motocross enthusiast. Her teenage years were marked by a reckless lifestyle that spiralled into methamphetamine use, leading her down a challenging path.
Alexis candidly recounts the pivotal moments that led to her recovery, including her mother's intervention and a transformative encounter with a peaceful meditator. With humour and sincerity, she reflects on the ups and downs of sobriety, the importance of community support, and the surprising fun that comes with a sober life. Her story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about embracing life's challenges with grace and resilience.
Alexis now works as an outreach specialist in recovery, using her nursing background to support others in their journey. Her advice is simple yet profound: return to basics when life gets tough, and don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance and the unexpected joy that can be found in sobriety. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, Alexis's story offers hope and practical wisdom.
Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with laughter, insights, and the undeniable truth that life after addiction can be fulfilling and fun.