Nikki MacCallum
Nikki MacCallum
MILE 3
MILE 3
MILE 3
Tuesday 17th August 2021
Nikki MacCallum revisits middle school memories and her father's addiction while running mile 3 of her marathon in 'Dry Run: A Memoir'.
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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 3: Nikki MacCallum's Marathon and Middle School Memories
I ran a marathon as a hail Mary passed to him. I just need to get to that water station and then I'll pick my next landmark to run to.
Imagine running the third mile of a marathon, each step echoing the trials of growing up and grappling with family secrets. In this episode of 'Dry Run: A Memoir', Nikki MacCallum takes listeners back to her middle school days, complete with an awkward hairstyle and the shocking revelation that her father is an alcoholic. Narrated by Nikki herself, this chapter features the voices of Brooke Chaffee as Suzie, Evangeline Rawhouser as pre-teen Nikki, Rebekah Rawhouser as Mrs.
Mason, and Dina Laura as Mom. As adult Nikki pushes through mile 3, she reflects on how discovering her father's addiction shaped her life and her own journey towards sobriety. This episode dives deep into the impact of addiction on family members, highlighting the importance of communication in the recovery process. Alongside her father's struggles, Nikki shares personal battles with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, offering a raw and honest look at the resilience needed to face life's challenges.
If you're looking for a heartfelt story that intertwines physical endurance with emotional healing, this episode is a must-listen.