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How to Survive a Nightmare w/Joe Lynskey
How to Survive a Nightmare w/Joe Lynskey
How to Survive a Nightmare w/Joe Lynskey
Friday 9th May 2025
Explore Joe Lynskey's miraculous subway survival story and his recovery journey. Discover resilience in the face of adversity.
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70 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Hopeful
Raw
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Subway Survivor: Joe Lynskey's Miraculous Recovery Journey
Episode Overview
- Joe Lynskey shares his miraculous subway survival story.
- Sobriety played a crucial role in Joe's recovery journey.
- Exploration of PTSD and coping mechanisms post-trauma.
- Importance of community support in overcoming challenges.
- Joe's humorous take on New York City's 'loser birds'.
I was violently thrown off the subway platform in Manhattan on New Year's Eve into the path of an oncoming train and somehow I survived.
Imagine surviving a nightmare straight out of a thriller film – Joe Lynskey's story is exactly that. On New Year's Eve, Joe found himself pushed onto the tracks of a New York subway, mere inches from disaster. In this episode of 'Really Good Shares', Joe recounts his terrifying ordeal and shares how his 12 years of sobriety helped him navigate this traumatic experience. Host A.J.
Daulerio invites listeners into Joe's world, exploring not just the physical recovery, but the mental resilience required to move forward after such an event. Joe's survival story is nothing short of miraculous, and he credits his journey in sobriety for equipping him with the tools to face this new challenge. The episode touches on themes of gratitude, recovery, and the importance of community support.
Joe opens up about the emotional rollercoaster following the attack, including the overwhelming media attention and the ongoing battle with PTSD. The conversation is candid and raw, yet peppered with moments of humour as Joe describes his unique coping mechanisms and the 'loser birds' of New York City. His story serves as a reminder that recovery is not just about overcoming addiction but also about building resilience to face life's unexpected hurdles.
If you're curious about how someone survives both addiction and a near-death experience, this episode is a must-listen. Joe's journey will leave you pondering your own resilience and how you'd react if faced with the unimaginable.