Sober Jam Session with Dylan HaasSober Jam Session with Dylan Haas
Alcohol Tipping Point
This podcast has been a long time coming. Years really. I first met Dylan Haas when I started taking BodyJam dance classes at the YMCA. He was my favorite instructor, and I had a sort of adulation of him and his wife at the time. Little did I know of the private vs. public personas of both, I just thought they were super rad. Fast forward through their personal tragedies and I rediscovered Dylan on his podcast- Fun in Sobriety. I was fascinated by hearing from people who had recovered from their drinking problems. I was still struggling with my own drinking. I wasn’t at rock bottom and seemed just like your typical wine mom on the outside. Inside though, I knew I had a problem. I didn't know many people who got sober, and I felt like my only options were AA and inpatient rehab, which I did not want to go to. I devoured Dylan’s interviews with local people in recovery. I told myself- one day, I'm going to be sober and I'm going to share my story on Dylan's podcast. I did get sober- nontraditionally and with the help of online groups and paradigm shifting nontraditional routes like Annie Grace's This Naked Mind. I got so freaking sober that now I help other people practice not drinking. Dylan stopped doing his podcast and he dropped off my radar. A couple of months ago, I saw a flier at my daughter's counselor office. It was for a substance abuse support group hosted by Dylan! This felt like a sign to reach out to Dylan and do that podcast interview. Please enjoy this conversation with Dylan Haas, sober dad, engineer, “comedian,” and counselor in training. Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions
1:08:28•7 Dec 2022
Dylan Haas: Dancing Through Sobriety on Alcohol Tipping Point
“Anyone who wants to change their drinking to be applauded a hundred percent, and that gets lost in the in the rooms.”
What happens when a dance instructor decides to change his life and embrace sobriety? In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', host Deb Mazenor chats with Dylan Haas, a former BodyJam instructor and the voice behind the 'Fun in Sobriety' podcast. Dylan shares his raw and honest journey from struggling with secret drinking to finding a new lease on life through sobriety.
Dylan's story begins with his days teaching BodyJam classes at the YMCA, where he was admired by many, including Deb herself. However, behind the scenes, Dylan was battling his own demons with alcohol. It took a personal tragedy for him to confront his addiction and seek help. Through this candid conversation, Dylan opens up about how he turned his life around and found healing through dance. But that's not all.
Dylan also dives into the complexities of maintaining relationships while sober, his views on traditional recovery programs like AA, and how he navigated his path to sobriety using nontraditional methods and online support groups. His journey didn't stop at getting sober; Dylan decided to go back to school to become a counselor and even ventured into the world of stand-up comedy. Throughout the episode, Dylan emphasizes the importance of honesty and self-reflection in the recovery process.
His story is not just about quitting drinking but about rediscovering oneself and embracing new passions. Whether you're looking for inspiration or practical advice on maintaining sobriety, Dylan's journey offers a refreshing perspective. Tune in to hear more about how Dylan Haas danced his way to a sober life and continues to inspire others with his story.
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