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The Hero’s Journey in Sobriety: Lessons from Star Wars, Stoicism, and the Sober Community
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
It’s Wednesday. And in episode 17 of The Sober Curator Podcast, contributors and Sober Jedi Masters Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly dig deep with Tony Harte — a creative, a writer, a self-declared “Sober Not High Council” — about his thought-provoking series, “The Hero’s Journey of a Recovering Addict.” With vivid “Star Wars” references, ancient myths and a heartfelt look at the realities of staying sober, the episode transforms recovery into a modern-day epic quest. Let’s unpack their conversation and explore what it truly means to embark on the hero’s journey through sobriety.
— Alexandra Nyman / Publisher / New York, NY 🌃
Happy Wednesday!
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The Hero’s Journey in Sobriety: Lessons from Star Wars, Stoicism, and the Sober Community
Tony Harte’s passion for “Star Wars” isn’t just geek chic; it’s rooted in Joseph Campbell’s famous work, “The Hero with a Thousand Faces.” As Tony describes, George Lucas drew inspiration from the Hero’s Journey archetype — a universal story structure found across 4,000 years of human storytelling. From Gilgamesh and Hercules to Luke Skywalker, the hero sets out from the ordinary world, battles internal and external demons, and returns transformed.
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From plant-based vapes to Depeche Mode’s decades-long sobriety, The Sober Curator’s latest episode dishes out the top stories, events and celebrities redefining recovery with wit, style, and plenty of zero-proof bubbles.
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Rethinking Codependency and “The Let Them Theory” | Leaving CrazyTown
Why did I have such an intense rage response to Mel Robbins’ book, “The Let Them Theory?” How did I not know, after working with patients for over 30 years, that all I had to do was suggest to “let them?” It reminds me of the drug campaigns from the ‘80s where the ads would say, “Just Say No.” I wish solving a drug addiction, alcohol disorder or a codependent behavior was as simple as just telling someone to stop. It reminds me of the old Bob Newhart sketch where he said his psychological treatment was two words: “Stop it!”
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A Night to Remember: The Soberness Story Hour LIVE at The Algonquin – NYC
A few nights ago, I had the privilege of being invited to a deeply moving event held at The Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan. I usually don’t need much of an excuse to leave the little Island I call home and dive into the center of the Universe, so when Alysse informed me of the opportunity, I immediately replied back that I was down. I had no idea just how special of an event this was.
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