The Alcohol Free Marriage Podcast

77: Responding vs Reacting to Life

Feb 20, 2024

This podcast explores Allison Barber's journey from heavy drinker to non-drinker, emphasizing how quitting alcohol helped her respond to life instead of reacting. It also touches on the positive impact of sober events and community involvement, as well as the enjoyment of non-alcoholic beverages and creative enhancements. The transformation in relationships, embracing grace, and finding joy in sobriety are highlighted throughout the discussion.

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Allison Barber

Annie Grace

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Quick takeaways

Choosing sobriety allows addressing underlying relationship issues instead of masking them with alcohol.

Embracing freedom from alcohol led to a profound renewal in faith and a closer connection with God.

Deep dives

Clarity Through Sobriety and Choosing Response Over Reaction

Choosing sobriety offered clarity in addressing underlying issues in relationships rather than masking them with alcohol. The journey empowered the speaker to shift from a reactive to a responsive approach, focusing on inner growth and better communication.

Introduction

2min

Highlights from a Sober Gala and Community Impact

2min

Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Creative Enhancements

3min

Transformative Journey of Alison Barber: From Heavy Drinker to Non-Drinker

19min

Breaking Free from Alcohol Addiction

26min

Transformation in Relationship with God and Embracing Grace

3min

Exploring Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Enjoying Sobriety

4min

This week we talk with Allison Barber about her journey with alcohol and how quitting helped her respond instead of react to life

Allison Barber, a former D1 competitive gymnast from St. Louis, MO, navigated life’s pressures and joys, including marriage, parenting three daughters, and working for a family business. Battling internal conflicts with alcohol consumption, a twice ruptured cervical disc, and a difficult marriage, she found a turning point through Annie Grace’s ‘This Naked Mind’ book and the Path program. By June 2020, she transformed from a heavy drinker to a non-drinker, embracing freedom. Now a certified coach, she guides others toward lasting freedom from alcohol, believing in change from the Inside Out.

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