Ep 58. One year of Behind the Smile, with special guest Rod Butterss

It’s an extra special episode this week as we celebrate one whole year of Behind The Smile, and to mark the occasion I’ve invited back to the show, my dad Rod.

Dad was the first ever guest to join me on Behind The Smile and his episode (Ep 2. From Manic to Mindful) is still one of the most popular episodes to date!!

This time, we decided to hand the power over to you and have answered some of the brilliant questions you, the listeners sent in.

Here are the questions we covered in this chat:

1. What’s been the biggest lesson you’ve learned in starting the podcast and becoming an entrepreneur?
2. What’s been the hardest thing to overcome outside of sobriety?
3. What’s your mental health journey been like over the years, and what are your thoughts on medication in recovery?
4. Was there a big drug taking culture at your high school? Did your friends do it too?
5. As a parent, what advice would you give to others raising children in regard to addiction awareness?
6. Growing up in an alcoholic home, what would you have wanted your parents to have done differently?

This was a deep conversation that at times felt like a low-key family therapy session. What I love about my conversations with dad is that we speak openly and from the heart, leaving nothing unsaid.

To everyone that has supported Behind The Smile over the past 12 months, I can’t thank you enough. Each of you are in my heart and together we will continue to remove the stigma around mental health, trauma and addiction.

When we recover loudly, no one need suffer in silence. xoxo

You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss

You can find Rod using the links below:

LinkeIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodbutterss/

If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:

• A healthcare professional

• Alcoholics Anonymous

• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)

• CheckPoint (global)

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