Brett Lovins
Brett Lovins
From Stigma To Story: Joseph Green On Language, Art, And Healing
From Stigma To Story: Joseph Green On Language, Art, And Healing
From Stigma To Story: Joseph Green On Language, Art, And Healing
Monday 20th October 2025
Explore Joseph Green's journey from addiction to recovery through the power of language and art in this inspiring episode with Brett Lovins.
47 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Words can either hinder or help the recovery process.
- Recovery should be redefined around health and contribution.
- Art can be a powerful tool for personal transformation.
- Understanding personal identity is crucial in the recovery journey.
- Community support plays a vital role in overcoming addiction.
I wanted to have those things. And that is what sort of pulled me into my first room, if you will, wanting to be better at those things before I lost them completely.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode, Brett Lovins invites poet and educator Joseph Green to share his profound experiences with addiction and recovery. Joseph, known as a 'narrative disruptor', dives into the transformative power of language in shaping identity and dismantling stigma. The conversation covers how words can either block or build pathways to healing, emphasizing the importance of viewing recovery as an ongoing practice of seeking health and contributing positively to society.
Joseph shares personal anecdotes, reflecting on his journey from being an aspiring artist intertwined with substance use, to rediscovering his passion for art in a healthier context. He opens up about his struggles with anxiety and how he found new ways to manage it without relying on substances, highlighting the significance of community support and therapy in his recovery process. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the nuances of recovery and the role of creative expression in healing.
It challenges listeners to rethink their perceptions of addiction and recovery, encouraging a more open-minded and compassionate view. As Joseph eloquently puts it, words can either hinder or help us heal. So, what role do words play in your own journey to sobriety? Tune in to hear Joseph's inspiring spoken word performance that beautifully encapsulates his journey from addiction to recovery.