Danny and Catherine Mullaney: A Journey Through Sugar Addiction and Recovery
And acknowledging that, and amazingly enough, I forget to talk to my higher power and say: could you please remove my desire for flour and sugar and overeating. Like, this is just part of me and I just got to, kind of like, put it back to sleep.
Ever wondered how a couple can navigate the turbulent waters of addiction together? Meet Danny and Catherine Mullaney, who join 'Unsweetened Sio' to share their deeply personal journey of battling sugar addiction. Their story is one of resilience, spirituality, and unwavering commitment to self-care. Despite meeting during their early days in AA recovery and living by the spiritual principles of the 12 steps for over three decades, sugar addiction has been a persistent challenge for both.
Catherine has wrestled with sugar since childhood, cycling through countless diets without success. Danny, too, has tried to abstain from flour and sugar but struggled to maintain long-term recovery. In this episode, they open up about how recognizing sugar as a psychoactive substance changed their approach to recovery. By surrendering to their higher power and embracing the spiritual life outlined in the AA Big Book, they've found new strength in their battle against sugar.
Married for 33 years with three adult children, the Mullaneys’ story is a testament to the power of humility, spiritual guidance, and mutual support in overcoming addiction. Tune in to hear how they’ve turned their struggles into a shared journey of exquisite self-care and holistic well-being.