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Aug 2021
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Bela Koe-Krompecher on Life, Recovery, a...

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About this episode

Bela Koe-Krompecher is a writer, social worker, professor, lecturer, and owner of long-time established record label, Anyway Records. He was Eric’s sponsor in AA at one point and he, Eric, and Chris have been friends for a very long time. 

In this episode, Eric and Bela discuss his book, Love, Death, and Photosynthesis.

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In This Interview, Bela Koe-Krompecher and I Discuss Life, Recovery, Music and …

  • His book, Love, Death, and Photosynthesis
  • How he is able to care about people but not carry their burdens
  • His two now-deceased best friends who struggled with mental illness and substance abuse
  • His history with substance abuse, mental illness, and the path of recovery
  • The types of support people need in their lives in order to change
  • How childhood trauma can impact the way people build trust
  • The term “recovery-capitol”
  • Having faith in your choices
  • The way he prioritizes living a life of non-judgement of others
  • When you want to pull away, lean in
  • The role of music in his life

Bela Koe-Krompecher Links:

Bela’s Website

Twitter

Instagram

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Bela Koe-Krompecher, you might also enjoy these other episodes:

Writing for Healing with Maggie Smith

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