Kelly Reverb
Kelly Reverb
Professional Ballet Dancer & Fear of Success - His Road to Recovery
Professional Ballet Dancer & Fear of Success - His Road to Recovery
Professional Ballet Dancer & Fear of Success - His Road to Recovery
Friday 15th December 2023
Listen to Eugene Barnes' inspiring journey from ballet and addiction to recovery on 'This Pink Cloud'. A tale of resilience and hope.
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60 minutes
Raw
Honest
Inspiring
Resilient
Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Kelly Reverb
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Eugene's upbringing in a religious and artistic family
- Struggles with drug addiction in the ballet world
- Reflections on fears, challenges, and triumphs in recovery
- Resilience and strength found in recovery
- Hope and inspiration for those facing similar struggles
I really believe people loved me. And so when I moved here, I didn't have that. I thought drug culture is that community. And so, I mean, I know for a lot of people, like, you know, like a lot of stories have jails. I mean, mine definitely has institution.
Ever wondered what it’s like to pirouette through life’s toughest battles? In this episode of 'This Pink Cloud', DJ Kelly Reverb (RSPS), Chad LeMans, and Surya Nycol sit down with Eugene Barnes, a professional ballet dancer whose journey is as graceful as it is gritty. Eugene opens up about his early years in a religious and artistic family, where the stage was his sanctuary but also a source of immense pressure.
He candidly discusses his struggles with drug addiction, shedding light on how the high stakes of the ballet world contributed to his substance abuse. But Eugene’s story isn’t just about the dark times. He shares his path to sobriety with raw honesty, reflecting on the fears and challenges he faced along the way. From hitting rock bottom to finding the strength to rise again, Eugene’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and hope.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by their dreams or battled with addiction. Eugene’s story offers a unique perspective on recovery, blending the discipline of ballet with the courage to confront personal demons. Tune in to hear how he transformed his life, one step at a time.