Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E6 -My Mess Is My Message W/ Sean O Grady
S1E6 -My Mess Is My Message W/ Sean O Grady
S1E6 -My Mess Is My Message W/ Sean O Grady
Sunday 30th July 2023
Join Sean O Grady on Peji's Recovery Corner as he shares insights on recovery, personal growth, and embracing life's challenges.
42 minutes
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Pej Alaghamandan
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Sean O Grady discusses his journey through recovery.
- The importance of family support in overcoming addiction.
- Embracing accountability as a tool for personal growth.
- Insights into Sean's work in media and film.
- Reflecting on childhood and its impact on adult life.
Compare and despair is an unhealthy place to be; embrace every experience as part of the journey, good and bad.
In this episode of Peji's Recovery Corner, we delve into the compelling journey of Sean O Grady, a man who has navigated the tumultuous waters of substance abuse recovery. Sean's story is one of resilience and transformation, marked by both personal challenges and significant triumphs. Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Sean reflects on his upbringing, highlighting the dichotomy between surface-level privileges and underlying emotional voids.
Despite having his basic needs met, Sean's childhood was shadowed by feelings of inadequacy and fear of rejection. Sean's narrative unfolds as he discusses the pivotal role his family, particularly his older brother, played in his recovery journey. His brother, also in recovery, served as a beacon, guiding Sean through the darkness of addiction. The episode sheds light on the concept of accountability within recovery programs, emphasizing its importance in maintaining sobriety and fostering personal growth.
Professionally, Sean has carved a niche in the media and film industry, working with companies like Vimbi Video in My Backyard, which focused on lifestyle mini-documentaries. His work in this field parallels his personal journey, offering him opportunities to express creativity while maintaining accountability. As Sean recounts his experiences with substance abuse, particularly his struggle with meth and cocaine, he reflects on the changes sobriety has brought to his life.
No longer burdened by the chaos of addiction, Sean appreciates the stability and clarity that recovery has afforded him. The conversation is both powerful and reflective, offering listeners insights into the complexities of recovery and the importance of embracing one's journey, both the good and the bad. Sean's story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the transformative power of hope and accountability.
As the episode concludes, Peji and Sean express gratitude for the opportunity to share this dialogue, inviting listeners to tune in for future episodes featuring more inspiring stories of recovery and personal growth.