The Best Revenge Is Letting Go
Rebecca Rush is very transparent in this blog about trauma and how to let go of the past.
Rebecca Rush
Rebecca Rush is a writer and comedian from Westbrook, CT. She hosts Vulnerability: A Comedy Show at The Hollywood Improv and the Brutal Vulnerability Podcast and is a regular contributor to Workit Health. She’s been featured on Viceland and Funny or Die. Her words have appeared in numerous outlets, including Input Mag, The Miami New Times, Fodor’s Travel, and Huffington Post. Her personal essay “I’ve Been Swindled” is pending publication in a red flags-themed anthology from Running Wild Press. She holds a B.A. in English Literature with a Concentration in Creative Writing from the University of Connecticut. She lives in Los Angeles, where she is currently shopping a collection of essays.
Dopamine Detox: Level 3
Rebecca Rush talks about her experience doing a dopamine detox. She believes clearing our mind will allow us to enjoy pleasures more, it’s about more than dopamine.
Dopamine Detox Diary: Intermediate Level
Rebecca Rush talks about her experience doing a dopamine detox. She believes clearing our mind will allow us to enjoy pleasures more, it’s about more than dopamine.
How To Come Back From A Relapse During A Pandemic and Civil Rights Movement
Coming back from a relapse is tricky. The shame of having done the thing you swore you would not do again combined with the physical compulsion to do more and the desire to numb rather than face whatever damage you have now caused your life is a wretched trifecta.
Dopamine Detox Diary
Rebecca Rush wrote about her level one experience with trying a Dopamine Detox. Learn about her experience here, and come back to check out part 2.
When Idols Fall: How to Cope When Someone You Look Up to Relapses
For the first decade since I was introduced to the idea of sobriety, giving up marijuana was something I never wanted to or thought I
Why It’s The Worst Time Ever to Online Date
Rebecca Rush is here to share with 5 reasons you why now is the worst time to try online dating.
Confronting Everyday Racism As A Sober White Person
Our eyes have been open wider than ever after the recent events in the news. Rebecca Rush is here to share her experience with everyday racism as a sober white person.
Helping Others as a Path to Wellbeing
Often times we get so caught up in our own lives we forget to embrace others around us. Rebecca Rush is here to talk about helping others as a path to wellbeing.
Treat Yo Self: Tips From Early Sobriety On Coping In The New Normal
No matter what your specific situation, everything is a lot right now. We are collectively grieving the loss of our old lives while also dealing
Slowbriety: How Harm Reduction Helped Me Achieve Complete & Continuous Sobriety
It took me ten years to reach the peak of my addiction—and another ten years to get out. While quitting everything at once is an
Is Recreational Marijuana Essential? A Former Pothead Explores
Rebecca Rush decided to ask four comedians she respects, two of whom are marijuana enthusiasts, and two of whom are sober in recovery some questions
Here’s Why It’s Actually Braver to Stay Home Than Go Out Right Now
As of right now, most people I know are choosing to stay home to flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus. And that is
Coronavirus Pandemic Panic Seems Like The Perfect Excuse to Drink And Use – Here’s Why It’s Actually The Worst Idea Ever
This past week I’ve become completely addicted to reading about Coronavirus. The more I read, the more my panic mounts. Here in LA, my comedy
