Radical Resilience: A Conversation With Amy Dresner
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Join Amy Dresner, author, former comedian, and recovery advocate, for a candid and insightful conversation about the emotional challenges of sobriety. From navigating grief and loss to overcoming regret and redefining identity, Amy will share her personal experiences, hard-earned wisdom, and practical tools for staying the course without falling back on old coping mechanisms. This event is perfect for anyone in recovery seeking understanding, humor, and hope along the way.
Don’t miss Amy’s 4-week session: Good Grief
Who is Amy Dresner?
Amy Dresner is a journalist, author, and former comedian, as well as a recovering addict and alcoholic.
She was a columnist for the addiction/recovery magazine theFix.com and has freelanced for Addiction.com, Psychology Today, Vice, and many other publications.
Her first book, “My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean,” was published by Hachette in 2017 to rave reviews from critics and readers alike. Elle magazine compared Dresner’s darkly comic memoir to Carrie Fisher’s “Postcards from the Edge” and Mary Karr’s “Lit,” calling Dresner’s book “one for the ages.”
Dresner has appeared on the television show The Doctors and on numerous radio shows and podcasts, including Dr. Drew, Dopey, and Rich Roll. She does regular speaking engagements around the U.S. and Canada.
Amy Dresner on our blog:
I Hate the Holidays—But I’m Staying Sober Anyway
Even before I was in recovery, I’ve always hated the holidays. But I’ve stayed sober many a holiday season. Here’s how.
Self-Care When You’re Struggling
The term “self-care” has been so overused and abused that it has lost its true meaning. Let’s talk about basic self-care—the self-care that matters when you’re in a depression.
COVID and My Mental Health
Amy Dresner shines a light on how Long COVID is impacting her mental health, including depression, fatigue, and brain fog.
Addicted to Drama
Author Amy Dresner takes a closer look at addiction to drama, why we have it, and how we can overcome it.
