Blending Music And Recovery With Jam Alker

Blending Music And Recovery With Jam Alker

Author: Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D. November 24, 2020 Duration: 35:44

Drug addiction and mental health issues are things that society usually sees as hopeless cases, unfortunately. Musician and public speaker Jam Alker aims to break this stigma through the unique combination of music and recovery. Being a recovery activist himself, Jam uses songwriting to help people who are currently recovering from probably the lowest point in their lives. He sits down with host Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D. to discuss how dedicating your life in service of others is the best way to find your own self-worth. Jam also shares some details about his own recovery story from using heroin, his life in the band The JAB, and the upcoming documentary about his life.


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