RRP XTRA 030.5: Madison Shanley—Singing Her Way Through Recovery and Self-Discovery

​Exploring Recovery, Music, and Self-Discovery with Madison Shanley

On September 6th, 2024, the Real Recovery Podcast had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Recover Outloud Concert and Speaker Recovery Event at the Avenue Event Center in Portland, OR. The event brought together musicians, performers, recovery speakers, and vendors, all celebrating the power of recovery through community and expression. Among the many talented performers was Madison Shanley, a rising star in the Portland music scene, who graced the stage with her soulful voice and deep connection to the recovery journey.

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​Madison Shanley, a singer-songwriter, shared her personal recovery story and how it has influenced her music career. Having started singing at the age of five, Madison’s journey took a profound turn when she got clean and sober nearly three years ago. During her interview with Peter B. and Julie L. at the event, she reflected on how her sobriety gave her the space to process her emotions and create music that reflects self-discovery, healing, and spiritual growth.

Madison also emphasized the importance of the Portland recovery community in supporting her journey, particularly in her first year of sobriety. She explained that attending meetings and connecting with other individuals in recovery has kept her grounded and inspired her music. Her performances, both at the Recover Outloud event and beyond, reflect this deep connection to her own recovery and the wider community.

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​This episode is the first in a series of Recover Outloud interviews. Look forward to our next episode, which will feature an interview with Futuristic, a talented rapper and advocate for the recovery community. You can follow Futuristic on Instagram and listen to his music on Spotify.

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Links to Websites Discussed:

• Madison Shanley on Spotify
• Madison Shanley on Apple Music
• Madison Shanley's Instagram
• Futuristic on Instagram
• Futuristic on Spotify
• Listen to the Real Recovery Podcast
• Real Recovery Podcast Blog

Madison Shanley’s story is a powerful reminder of the healing potential of music and community. Her journey from recovery to music creation serves as an inspiration to many, and her soulful performances at the Recover Outloud event resonated deeply with the audience. Be sure to listen to the full episode of Madison’s interview and follow her musical journey on Spotify and Apple Music. Stay tuned for more episodes from Recover Outloud, including our upcoming conversation with Futuristic.

Don’t miss out on the upcoming Recover Outloud episodes! Follow the Real Recovery Podcast on Spotify and join us as we share more inspiring stories from this empowering event.

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Show Notes:

Title: RRP XTRA 030.1: Madison Shanley—Singing Her Way Through Recovery and Self-Discovery
Presenters: Peter B., Julie L., Madison Shanley
Length: 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Links to Websites:

• Madison Shanley on Spotify
• Madison Shanley on Apple Music
• Madison Shanley's Instagram

Key Points:

• 0:00 – Introduction to Madison Shanley, performing at Recovery Out Loud.
• 2:30 – Madison discusses her journey of singing since she was 5 years old.
• 5:15 – How Madison's recovery influenced her songwriting and music career.
• 7:45 – Madison shares the importance of the recovery community in Portland.
• 10:20 – Peter and Julie reflect on Madison’s soul-stirring performance.
• 13:00 – Madison talks about how sobriety helped her write music about self-discovery.
• 16:00 – Madison shares the power of recovery stories in her music.
• 18:30 – Discussion on Madison’s music on Spotify and Apple Music.
• 20:45 – Madison's journey toward self-discovery and spiritual growth through her music.
• 22:30 – Madison’s Instagram and how to follow her online journey.

Summary:
In this special RRP XTRA episode, Peter B. and Julie L. talk with Madison Shanley about her career as a singer-songwriter and how recovery has shaped her music. She opens up about starting her musical journey at a young age and how sobriety gave her the clarity to create meaningful music. Madison’s music, available on Spotify and Apple Music, reflects her experiences with self-discovery and recovery. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in the recovery community, particularly through music.
Conclusion:
Madison Shanley’s story demonstrates the healing power of music and community in recovery. Her soulful, heartfelt songs provide hope to others on their journey toward self-love and healing. Follow her on Instagram and stream her music to connect with her journey.
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