DeAnn Knighton
DeAnn Knighton
Improvised Recovery (w/Benjamin Lloyd)
Improvised Recovery (w/Benjamin Lloyd)
Improvised Recovery (w/Benjamin Lloyd)
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Benjamin Lloyd shares his inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the transformative power of recovery in his career and personal life.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!From Addiction to Acting: Benjamin Lloyd's Journey to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Benjamin Lloyd's early struggles with alcohol began in college.
- His turning point came in 1992 when he met his sponsor at a recovery meeting.
- Sobriety led to a resurgence in his acting career.
- Lloyd transitioned to long-form improvisation, creating a non-profit to support people with disabilities.
- He highlights the challenges of balancing creativity and sobriety in the performing arts.
The good news is the war's over. The bad news is you lost.
Ever wondered how someone can transform their life from the depths of addiction to a thriving career? In this episode of 'Show Up and Stay | Sobriety to Sustainable Recovery', Benjamin Lloyd shares his remarkable journey from struggling actor to successful professional. Born into a fractured family, Lloyd's early years were marked by loneliness and insecurity. His story takes us through his college days, where alcohol became a crutch, and his eventual spiral into addiction in New York City.
But things took a turn for the better when he met his sponsor in 1992, leading to a newfound sobriety that reignited his career. Lloyd's passion for acting found new life as he transitioned to long-form improvisation, creating a non-profit that used structured improvisation to support people with disabilities and help organisations tackle challenging issues. His candid reflections on the intertwined nature of creativity and addiction offer a unique perspective on recovery in the performing arts.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical insights on overcoming addiction while pursuing your passions, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how Benjamin Lloyd turned his life around and continues to make a positive impact in the world.