Andy D: Strength with Surrender

In this episode of The Speaker Meeting, Andy D. joins Chibbi for an unflinching conversation about the long and winding road of recovery—from childhood trauma and toxic masculinity to treatment, relapse, and radical self-acceptance. Andy shares how strength isn’t about toughness, but the quiet resilience to admit you need help, ask for it, and stay willing. They talk about the Strength tarot card, the spiritual detachment of early recovery, and what it means to walk away from a program when it no longer serves you—all without losing the lessons it gave.

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