Podcast With Amy Dresner: Being Arrested, Breaking Anonymity & The Stigma

Struggling with addiction and watching a loved one struggle with addiction are two entirely different types of crises. That’s why we love Amy Dresner’s brutally honest podcast. If you’re struggling with addiction, this podcast offers hope. If you are friend, spouse, or family member of someone who struggles, Amy’s insight into addiction is priceless. Click here to listen to Amy’s story.

Behind The Mics

Greg McNeil, from Cover2 Resources, is joined by Amy Dresner, a former professional stand-up comic who appeared at the Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and the Improv. She is most recently known as the author of “My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean” where she describes her struggles with addiction, and the extreme circumstances that led her to sobriety.

Amy’s book is brutally honest about addiction and how it affected her life. In this podcast, Amy tells Greg about the arrest that led her down an even darker path. She explains how her mandatory community service was life-changing, humbling, and when she started to realize the depth of her situation. Her epiphany came during those hours which has led to living a sober life.

Listen as Greg talks to Amy about her journey, what it was like living with addiction, and what she has done to overcome those challenges. Those who have read her book and other publishing’s have said it has helped them feel less ashamed, less alone, and that they appreciate her brutal honesty when it comes to addiction.

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