Aug 12, 2022
CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, Kayla discusses her experience with eating disorders.
Kayla Lyons joins Sober Stories host Beth Bowen to discuss what it means to be “soberish.” Beth and Kayla talk about her experience in active addiction to benzodiazepines and alcohol, how court-mandated rehab put her on the path to sobriety, and how that sobriety has evolved over the last 7 years of her recovery. Kayla explains the importance of harm reduction in the recovery field, and Beth and Kayla discuss the importance of inclusive spaces in the sober/sober-curious community. Kayla shares what her story would be called: "How Are You Still Alive?"
Kayla Lyons is a Harm Reduction Advocate, soon-to-be Published Author, and Brand Builder. You may know her as the founder of 1,000 Hours Dry, Co-Host of the podcast Generation Dry, or creator of her newest venture, Join Soberish. Recently celebrating 6 years of recovery from an AUD and drug dependence, Kayla believes that all forms of sobriety and recovery are valid and hopes to continue to spread that message by being of service. When she isn’t creating or writing, you can find her at a yoga or spin studio getting in her favorite sobriety tool— movement. Kayla is a dog mom to one very handsome Frenchie, and hopes to change the way the world views sobriety by not just being the change, but building it.
Key Takeaways:
- Harm reduction in the recovery field
- Finding alignment in your recovery vs. what is not
- Identifying red flags in your sober journey
- How the alcohol-free space is expanding in inclusivity
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaylerlyons/, https://www.instagram.com/joinsoberish/, https://www.instagram.com/1000hoursdry/
Resources mentioned:
- Tune into Kayla's podcast, Generation Dry!
- You can also check out The Dry Life Podcast here.
- Want to learn more about Reframe App? Click here.
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