Art Dielhann's journey from directing beloved TV classics like Sister Sister and Punky Brewster to becoming an author and career coach is nothing short of remarkable. Facing his own struggles with addiction, Art found recovery and shared his insights through two humorous and insightful books, "Get Out of Your Head, It's a Mess in There" and "Addiction is a Family Disease." Join Art as he discusses how the pandemic spurred his writing endeavors, weaving humor with heavy topics to make them more approachable. With artist Clemmy McWilliam-Le Busque's lively cartoons, Art's books illustrate the chaotic yet relatable inner workings of our minds, making recovery both accessible and entertaining.Art's personal stories add depth and authenticity to the conversation, especially as he navigates the profound grief of losing a child to addiction during the pandemic. He opens up about how he found comfort and creativity through writing, illustrating how humor and shared wisdom can coexist with sorrow to aid healing. By exploring internal reconciliation and the liberation found in truth, Art underscores the universal nature of recovery, emphasizing resilience and the relentless drive to rebuild after life's challenges.&nbsp;In this episode, you will hear:<ul><li>Art Dielhann's transformation from TV director to author and career coach, using humor to tackle recovery topics.</li><li>The impact of the pandemic as a catalyst for Art's writing journey and creative expression.</li><li>Art's personal experiences with grief and addiction, illustrating the healing power of humor and community.</li><li>Exploration of the universal nature of recovery, focusing on resilience and rebuilding after adversity.</li><li>Collaboration with artist Clemmy McWilliam-Le Busque to bring Art's vision to life through lively, humorous illustrations.</li><li>The role of humor in recovery, making heavy topics more approachable and emphasizing the joy found in shared recovery experiences.</li></ul>Follow and Review:We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-addicted-mind-podcast/id1268632042" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Supporting Resources:<a href="http://www.novusmindfullife.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NovusMindfulLife.com</a><a href="https://www.theaddictedmind.com/community" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theaddictedmind.com/community</a>&nbsp;Episode CreditsIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at <a href="https://emeraldcitypro.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://emeraldcitypro.com</a> Let them know we sent you.We want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dwaynebarnes.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmind</a><a href="https://www.dwaynebarnes.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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