About this episode

Samuel Harness shares his journey through addiction recovery and the impact of childhood trauma in this vulnerable episode.

Singer-songwriter Samuel Harness, known for his breakout performance on Season 21 of The Voice, joins Recoverycast to share the raw reality of his journey through addiction recovery and childhood trauma. In this vulnerable episode, Samuel discusses the long-term impact of sexual assault, the complexities of being an adoptee, and the intense pressure of the music industry. From navigating anxiety and depression to his experiences with Adderall, alcohol, and psychedelics, Samuel illustrates how...

People in this episode

Host: Recoverycast

Guest: Samuel Harness

Topics covered

• addiction recovery
• childhood trauma
• mental health
• music industry
• anxiety
• depression

Keywords

• addiction
• sobriety
• mental health
• childhood trauma
• The Voice
• anxiety
• depression

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Recovery.com

Books & works: The Voice

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