The One You Feed Special Episode: 4 Different Journeys to Sobriety
Jan 6, 2023
Casey McGuire Davidson, a life and sobriety coach, shares her journey from corporate life and long-term daily drinking to embracing sobriety through community and personal growth. Dave Wilson, known as Sober Dave, recounts his struggle with alcohol abuse and the transformative power of support networks in recovery. They discuss why they initially resisted sobriety, the various strategies they found effective, and the importance of tailoring recovery to fit individual needs. Their candid stories offer hope and insight into diverse paths to a sober life.
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Eric's Sobriety Journey
- Eric Zimmer's sobriety journey began in 1994 as a homeless heroin addict.
- He got sober but relapsed years later despite external success, highlighting addiction's internal nature.
Dave's Alcohol Escalation
- Dave Wilson's alcohol abuse escalated over decades, starting with social drinking and ending with a litre of vodka nightly.
- Despite health scares and near-death experiences, he wasn't ready to stop until an epiphany in 2019.
Casey's Wine Habit
- Casey McGuire Davidson was a daily wine drinker, consuming a bottle or more nightly despite having kids and a good job.
- This was her way of relaxing after work, highlighting the normalization of excessive drinking in some lifestyles.