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Back 2 LifeStories of recovery and creativity Author: Milly Chowles
DJ and broadcaster Milly Chowles speaks with people from the world of electronic music who are recovering from addiction, mental illness and trauma as she sets out to understand how they came back from the darkest of places and the role that music, art and creativity played in their recovery as well as it's place in their lives now. These are real and raw conversations that explore how inspriring, brave and funny people have turn their past pain into unstoppable passion and purpose.Follow us on insta @Back2LifePod or @Milly_on_Air_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Arts, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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BEN ( MAKE A DANCE)
Episode 7
Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
HOW TO DANCE SOBER- with BEN LEWIS ( MAKE A DANCE / M.A.D RECORDS) In this episode of Back 2 Life, I’m joined by Ben Lewis-DJ, producer, and one half of Make A Dance who shares an honest, unfiltered account of his nine-year journey in recovery, reflecting on the challenges, trade-offs, and unexpected rewards of staying sober while building a global career in dance music.This conversation was recorded as part of a live session inside the online sober January community for people working in the music industry created by Back 2 Life host Milly on Air.In this episode, we cover:Ben’s journey into sobriety and early recoveryNavigating nearly a decade as a sober DJPerformance anxiety and playing shows without substancesThe realities of afterparties, networking, and “doing business” soberHow relationships -personal and professional -shift in recoveryThe evolving relationship with music and creativityWhat sobriety takes away vs. what it gives backFear, identity, and rebuilding confidence in nightlife spacesFinding connection and community with other sober artistsThe ripple effect of sobriety on those around himI absolutely loved this conversation and know it will be incredibly insightful and inspiring to any sober or sober curious folks who are engaged with dance music, one of the key moments for me was Ben describing how the dancefloor has become his safe place since he found his sober feet!Find out more about Make A Dance here: https://www.instagram.com/make.a.dance/Ben Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/ben_realnice/Host Milly on Air https://www.instagram.com/milly_on_air_/Milly's music industry coaching practice here: https://www.musicindustrycoachmilly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
