Ep. 79: The Sober Musician’s Toolkit: Scripts, Support, & Sustainability with Adam Lifto, Caitlin Benson, & Wyatt Overman

Trying to build a music career while staying sober is hard. Venues, late nights, constant offers, social pressure. This week, I sit down with three artists from our scene, Adam Lifto, Caitlin Benson, and Wyatt Overman, to talk plainly about what recovery looks like in practice and how to keep making work you are proud of.We focus on actionable strategies: preparing for substance-heavy spaces, how to handle friends and peers that aren’t sober, when to step away for safety, and how creativity changes when you choose clarity. We get into support systems that actually help: boundaries that hold, accountability partners, therapy, and finding rooms that want you healthy. We also address relapse without shame and how to come back stronger.If you are sober, sober-curious, or supporting someone who is, this conversation aims to be useful, respectful, and real.What you will learn:How to set boundaries with venues, bands, and friendsWays to protect your energy and creativity on show daysWhen to pass on a gig and how to do it professionallyHow community, therapy, and accountability make recovery sustainableEpisode Links and Mentions🌐 Project37mn.comConnect with the Guest:🔗 Overmanguitars.com🔗 Overman Guitars Instagram🔗 Twincitizenmnmusic.com🔗 Twin Citizen Instagram🔗 Paper Chain InstagramGet new episodes by email: Join the Secrets From The Scene newsletter.Secrets From The Scene is made by Helvig Productions, a Twin Cities recording studio for artists and bands.