Sophie: Belonging, Yoga, Eating Disorders, and Queerness in Recovery

#30:  Today we talk to Sophie Lyons; a yoga teacher, a queer person in recovery, and a passionate advocate for her community. 

*Content Warning: In this episode there is mention of specific aspects of eating disorders.  If this type of conversation feels unsafe for you, it is always ok to skip a week, or have a trusted friend pre-listen before you dive in. 

We touch on topics close to Sophie's heart:

• How substance use disorder and eating disorder recovery are intricately connected,
• The impact of growing up in British culture, with drinking present from an early age,
• How working with the recovery community made her realize that she actually belongs here,
•  What it was like to join recovery groups as a young person, and how not hitting a traditional "rock bottom" made her question her place there,
• Pride in the identities she has stepped into; a person in recovery, a queer person, a yoga teacher and practitioner,
• How being open about who she is can empower and break down stigma for others in the LGBTQIA+ community,
• When she learned to stop "walking on eggshells" and be her full self.

Take a yoga class with Sophie for free & from the comfort of your home!  Join her class every Tuesday and Sunday by registering here: https://thephoenix.org/find-a-class/live-streaming/ 

Join the Phoenix community & sign up for Sophie's classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App!  In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group.  Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows!  We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive