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RAW Recovery W/ Benjamin Lerner. Hosted By Dion Miller
RAW Recovery W/ Benjamin Lerner. Hosted By Dion Miller
RAW Recovery W/ Benjamin Lerner. Hosted By Dion Miller
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Join Dion Miller as he talks with Benjamin Lerner about his journey from addiction to advocacy through storytelling and music.
60 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sharing personal stories can inspire and offer hope to others.
- Seeking validation externally can lead to substance dependency.
- Community support plays a crucial role in recovery.
- Transparency in recovery advocacy builds trust.
- Music and creativity can be powerful tools in healing.
"I finally feel comfortable within my own skin."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of RAW Recovery with Benjamin Lerner, hosted by Dion Miller, offers a candid and heartfelt look into the journey of sobriety. Benjamin, a recovery creator, uses social media and music to spread messages of hope and transformation. His story starts long before his first drink, as he shares the struggles of growing up feeling uncomfortable in his own skin and seeking validation through substances.
Benjamin opens up about his battles with alcoholism and opioids, detailing his experiences in San Francisco's Tenderloin district and multiple treatment attempts. He shares the pivotal moment when he realised his solution no longer worked, leading him to a path of recovery. The conversation touches on the importance of finding a community and using one's experiences to help others. Throughout the episode, Benjamin emphasises the role of storytelling in recovery and how sharing one's journey can inspire others.
He discusses his work with Palm Beach Recovery and his commitment to transparency in the recovery community. Dion and Benjamin explore the concept of 'terminal uniqueness' and how it can hinder recovery, highlighting the need for self-acceptance and connection. This episode is an inspiring testament to the power of resilience and the importance of finding a support system. Whether you're in recovery or simply interested in understanding the complexities of addiction, this conversation offers valuable insights.
So, how do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? Tune in to find out.