<p>This week, Ash sits down with powerhouse performer Naomi Eyers, whose four-decade career has taken her from session singer to London’s West End, global tours with The Fabulous Singlettes, and sharing stages with icons like Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones. Behind the spotlight, Naomi has quietly built over 31 years of sobriety, reshaping not just her life in music, but the way she shows up for herself and others.</p><br><p>Naomi opens up about her early experiences with alcohol and drugs, the pull of ambition, and the quiet moments that revealed her relationship with drinking was no longer sustainable. She shares candidly about the ups and downs of her recovery journey including her recent heart attack that became a brutal wake-up call, going to rehab with almost three decades of sobriety, and the spiritual and emotional work that followed.</p><br><p>Together, they trace Naomi’s journey through addiction, sobriety, and the long road of staying sober through life’s inevitable turmoil including grief, changing relationships, and the ongoing demands of a life in the arts. Naomi reflects on the role of community, the impact of the relationships that held a mirror up when she needed it most, and the way music, fun, and creativity still sit at the heart of her life today, only now grounded in peace rather than chaos.</p><br><p>Naomi shares how today she values spiritual connection, honest self-reflection, service, and simple daily routines that keep her anchored in gratitude and presence.</p><br><p><strong>Episode chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Retreats and Podcast</p><p>01:19 Naomi Eyers: A Life in Music</p><p>03:12 Daily Routine and Morning Practices</p><p>11:32 Spiritual Connection and Personal Growth</p><p>15:03 Finding Fun and Connection in Recovery</p><p>18:11 The Search for Inner Peace</p><p>22:42 Early Experiences with Alcohol</p><p>28:27 Life as a Young Performer</p><p>31:47 The Restless Pursuit of Ambition</p><p>34:00 Navigating the Music Scene in Sydney</p><p>36:47 Living in a Narcissistic Bubble</p><p>39:19 The Illusion of Success</p><p>42:42 The Catalyst for Change</p><p>44:31 Rock Bottom and Relationships</p><p>46:30 The Denial of Alcoholism</p><p>50:53 The Struggle for Control</p><p>55:30 The Moment of Surrender</p><p>01:00:12 Awakening to the Truth</p><p>01:04:11 Finding a New Path in Recovery</p><p>01:08:13 The Struggle of Sobriety</p><p>01:09:42 The Journey of Recovery and Relapse</p><p>01:11:37 Relationships and Higher Powers</p><p>01:13:33 The Impact of Lockdown on Relationships</p><p>01:16:39 The Heart Attack: A Wake-Up Call</p><p>01:18:28 Seeking Help: The Path to Recovery</p><p>01:22:17 Experiences at South Pacific Private</p><p>01:25:09 The Importance of Vulnerability in Recovery</p><p>01:30:24 The Power of Community and Connection</p><p>01:36:56 Letting Go and Embracing Change</p><p>01:40:41 Non-Negotiables for a Fulfilling Life</p><br><p>Follow and connect with Ash on:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashbutterss/%20%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram⁠</a>&nbsp;@ashbutterss</p><p>TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthesmilewithashb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@behindthesmilewithashb</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ashbutterss.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website⁠ <strong>www.ashbutterss.com</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>Upcoming Workshops:</strong></p><br><p><strong>Join Ash on retreat in 2026!</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.ashbutterss.com/the-embodied-woman-retreat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Embodied Woman Retreat | Gold Coast | May 2026&nbsp;</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.ashbutterss.com/bali-retreat-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rest and Renew Holistic Retreat in Bali | August 2026</a></p><br><p>Watch Ash’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfclluaXT4Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TEDx Talk here</a>!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>