Katie Mack: Crafting Sobriety with Fitness and Creativity
I needed the time out and I needed the time in.
Katie Mack once thought a change of scenery might solve her problems, but it turns out the real change had to come from within. In this episode of 'Staying Fit ODAAT', host Miguel Reyes chats with Katie, a personal trainer, outdoor adventurer, actor, and storyteller, about her path to sobriety. Katie opens up about her early life as a 'percenter,' always feeling slightly out of place but masking her struggles through community service.
A move to New York saw her substance use spiral, leading to relapse. However, it was through embracing fitness and creativity that she found her way back. Katie's award-winning narrative podcast series, 'F*cking Sober', underscores the transformative power of storytelling in recovery. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she highlights the importance of community and reaching out for help. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how fitness and creativity can be powerful tools in the journey to sobriety.