Nikki MacCallum
Nikki MacCallum
MILE 20
MILE 20
MILE 20
Wednesday 18th August 2021
Join Nikki MacCallum at mile 20 of her marathon, exploring the struggles of running and alcohol addiction recovery in this heartfelt episode.
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21 minutes
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Nikki MacCallum
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Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Mile 20: Nikki MacCallum’s Marathon of Hope and Recovery
Sometimes it's important to be uncomfortable.
Picture this: you're 20 miles into a marathon, your legs are screaming, and you're bracing for the infamous 'runner's wall'. Now, imagine that same marathon as a metaphor for battling alcohol addiction. In this episode of 'Dry Run: A Memoir', Nikki MacCallum brings us to mile 20 of her Providence marathon, where physical endurance meets emotional resilience. As she waits for the wall to hit, a younger Nikki finds herself attending an AA meeting with her father, a recovering alcoholic.
This poignant episode features voices like Patrick McCartney as Dad, Gail Luria as Harriet, Jimmy Ryan as Sal, and Nicole Wells as the AA Announcer. Through their stories, Nikki reflects on the parallels between the grueling miles of a marathon and the tough journey of addiction recovery. She shares her personal growth and the vital role of support groups, shedding light on the impact of addiction on families.
Whether you’re running towards sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode is a beacon of hope and resilience.