The Creative Sober Podcast is a collection of interviews with sober creatives from all walks of life who inspire and continue to create in sobriety and is hosted by Sober Curator, DJ Missing Mei.
*Trigger Warning: With consent to release, the following is a recorded interview with Martin Lapid before his passing in Dec 2021. Topics include substance use disorder, self-harm, and alcoholism.
Las Vegas resident Martin Lapid was a graphic designer, business owner, and co-founder of the recovery brand Serenitees Collection. He shares about his design career during the past 20+ years, how he found life in recovery and the power of the Serenity Prayer.
“God, grant me, The serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, and, the wisdom to know the difference.”
THE SERENITY PRAYER
*Support Resources: SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Narcotics Anonymous World Services National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Are you in a crisis? Call 1-800-273-8255 or text “TALK” to 741741 Al-Anon/Alateen
Seeking Serenity – Interview with Martin Lapid
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The Creative Sober Podcast, hosted and produced by Mei McIntosh, is shared conversations with artists, musicians, authors, and creatives alike from all walks of life who continue to create sober. Check back for more podcasts, posts, and playlists from Mei McIntosh, and follow along with her on Instagram at @thecreativesober.
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