Art, Sobriety, and the Fool’s Journey: Charlie’s Path to Healing Through Creativity

In this week’s episode of Out and About AF, Gabe sits down with David from Art in the Raw and guest Charlie — a Dallas native, artist, and 13 years sober. Charlie opens up about his early experiences in the circuit party scene, his turning point toward recovery, and how painting became a vital outlet in his sobriety journey.He also shares the inspiration behind his book Fool’s Journey Through Recovery, where he blends Tarot symbolism with the 12 Steps to create a unique, spiritual approach to healing. This heartfelt and creative conversation shows how art can transform pain into purpose and guide us toward self-discovery.After you listen, be sure to check out Charlie’s full artist interview on Art in the Raw and grab his book, The Fool's Journey through Recovery, on Barnes & Noble.👉 Plus, learn how to join Gabe’s 30-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge — a supportive reset for anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol or looking to strengthen their recovery journey.Connect with CharliePersonal InstagramArt InstagramFacebookConnect with DavidArt in the Raw PodcastSalon Natural InstagramSalon Natural Facebook WebsiteConnect with Out and About AFInstagramFacebook Business Page (Travel)Facebook Local GroupTikTokWebsite