Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli, Ann Dowsett Johnston
249: Going Public With Your Sobriety With Ann Dowsett Johnston
249: Going Public With Your Sobriety With Ann Dowsett Johnston
249: Going Public With Your Sobriety With Ann Dowsett Johnston
Wednesday 17th January 2024
Veronica Valli and Ann Dowsett Johnston share their experiences of going public with sobriety, discussing societal pressures and evolving attitudes.
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31 minutes
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Veronica and Ann share personal experiences of disclosing sobriety in the public sphere.
- The discussion sheds light on the societal pressure and family dynamics influencing sobriety disclosure.
- The hosts reflect on the destigmatization of alcohol issues and changing attitudes towards sobriety disclosure.
- Insights into navigating sobriety disclosure without regrets and embracing one's recovery journey authentically are offered.
- The episode imparts empowering perspectives on owning one's sobriety without discomfort and moving forward with pride.
Owning it is not uncomfortable and is a way to move forward.
Ever wondered what it takes to go public with your sobriety? In this eye-opening episode of 'Soberful', hosts Veronica Valli and Ann Dowsett Johnston tackle this very question. They dive deep into their personal experiences, shedding light on the fine line between anonymity and secrecy. Veronica opens up about her initial struggles with societal pressures and family expectations when she decided to share her journey.
Meanwhile, Ann reflects on her challenges as a well-known figure in Canada’s news and education sectors, contemplating the impact of revealing her sobriety on her career. Both hosts discuss the evolving attitudes towards sobriety and the importance of embracing one's recovery journey without shame. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of owning your story and finding strength in authenticity.
Whether you're considering going public with your sobriety or simply curious about the process, Veronica and Ann offer invaluable perspectives that are both empowering and relatable.