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The Creative Sober
The Creative Sober Podcast is a collection of interviews with artists and musicians on the sobriety spectrum who inspire and create.
Hosted by Mei McIntosh
S5E04 Worthiness, Recovery, and Creativity: Interview with Betty Guadagno
Betty Guadagno shares her journey from generational addiction and trauma to a spiritual awakening in recovery. We talk about worthiness, community, and reclaiming creativity in sobriety. Her story is powerful, raw, and full of hope.
In this special episode of The Creative Sober, Mei is joined by storyteller and recovery advocate Betty Guadagno. Betty shares her raw and powerful journey from growing up in generational cycles of addiction and trauma, to surviving an overdose that became a spiritual awakening, and how she has rebuilt her life in recovery.
Together, Mei and Betty explore:
- Breaking free from generational addiction patterns
- The overdose that became the turning point in her life
- Reclaiming creativity without substances
- The role of community and connection in healing
- Lessons she’s carrying forward while writing her first book
✨ This conversation is about worthiness, resilience, and the courage to reclaim your story.
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Meet Your Host - Mei McIntosh
Mei McIntosh is the vibrant host of “The Creative Sober Podcast,” a show dedicated to inspiring conversations that empower sober creatives in their personal and professional journeys. With a background in art and a personal journey through sobriety, Mei brings a unique blend of empathy, creativity, and insight to each episode. Her podcast serves as a haven for artists, writers, musicians, and all creative minds seeking to thrive in sobriety while pursuing their artistic passions. Through her engaging interviews and heartfelt stories, Mei aims to dismantle the stigma around sobriety and celebrate the transformative power of creativity. Join Mei as she explores the inspiring intersections of creativity and a sober lifestyle, helping listeners to unlock their fullest potential without limits.
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