Sobriety and Storytelling with Hannah Sward

Hannah Sward is the celebrated author of "Strip: A Memoir." On this episode of The Sober Curator podcast, she shares with host Alysse Bryson and contributor Tamar Routly the power of storytelling in recovery, the writing process, and how sobriety can transform one's life. Hannah shares intimate details about her experience with addiction, the cathartic power of journaling, and the critical role of community in the recovery journey. Plus, listeners get a sneak peek into Hannah's upcoming projects and her views on contemporary sobriety culture. 

Timestamps: 

[00:00] - Introduction and bookstore observations. 

[02:18] - Meet Hannah Sward, memoir magic unfolds. 

[03:41] - From addiction to author: Hannah's turning point. 

[07:49] - Hannah's writing process and returning to journaling. 

[10:08] - Unlocking memories through old journals. 

[12:00] - Navigating a writer’s life and its trials. 

[17:31] - Making peace with the past and the ripple effect of storytelling. 

[19:29] - What’s next? Sneak peek into Hannah’s projects. 

[23:16] - Crafting stories for major outlets: uncovering the process. 

[26:51] - Advice for budding writers and handling rejection. 

[30:27] - Literary loves: Hannah’s favorite reads. 

[33:42] - Impactful films and portrayals of sobriety in media  

[37:28] - Sober Shots: Rapid-fire fun and favorites. 

Resources & Links: 

-Hannah Sward: Website, Instagram, Facebook 

-#QUITLIT Review: "Strip: A Memoir"  

-Book: "Strip: A Memoir"  

-Hannah on thesobercurator.com: Sugar Daddies In & Out of Sobriety 

-Alcohol + Substance Use Disorder Guide 

-Recovery Nonprofit Resource Guide 

-LBGTQ+ Recovery Resource Guide 

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