Listen "Elyssa S: Looking Back with Compassion"
Episode Synopsis
In this premiere episode of The Speaker Meeting, Chibbi sits down with Elyssa S. for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about trauma, addiction, queerness, and healing. From childhood displacement to stripping, substance use, and survival, Elyssa shares how her story moved from chaos to clarity—one honest moment at a time. Together, they reflect on recovery as a spiritual path, the Six of Cups tarot card, and the transformative power of community, creativity, and truth.Books mentioned in this episode were The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, Grist for the Mill by Ram Dass, and Is it Love or Is it Addiction by Brenda Schaeffer. 💬 Want to share your story on The Speaker Meeting? Visit gemineyesproductions.com/thespeakermeeting to learn more and sign up.🎧 If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need to hear it.📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @gemineyesproductions for episode clips, behind-the-scenes, and more stories from the recovery community.📞 If you’re struggling, help is available. Call the SAMHSA Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)—it’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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