Since Right Now
Since Right Now
3.01: Lisa Smith / Girl Walks Out of a Bar
3.01: Lisa Smith / Girl Walks Out of a Bar
3.01: Lisa Smith / Girl Walks Out of a Bar
Thursday 7th July 2016
Lisa Smith's raw journey from addiction to sobriety focuses on breaking stigma for professional women. Listen now on 'Since Right Now'.
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Get the buttons here!Lisa Smith: A Lawyer's Raw Journey from Addiction to Recovery
I think that you know you have the pressure and stress of that job, but then you add into it that there are so many people who are type a personalities.
Ever wondered how someone can seem to have it all together yet be fighting a hidden battle? Meet Lisa Smith, a lawyer and writer who's been clean and sober for over a decade. In this episode of 'Since Right Now', Lisa gets candid about her journey through addiction and recovery. She talks about waking up with no memory of the night before and how it never seemed like a reason to stop or slow down at the time.
But her story is more than just about hitting rock bottom; it's about climbing back up and breaking the stigma surrounding addiction, especially for professional women. Lisa opens up about the intense pressures of the legal world and how the culture of heavy drinking in college masked her growing addiction. She doesn't shy away from discussing her struggles with cocaine and the tough road to recovery that included detox and rehabilitation.
Her experiences are a testament to the resilience needed to overcome addiction and the importance of seeking help. What makes Lisa's story even more compelling is her passion for breaking the stigma of addiction. She believes that talking openly about these issues can make a huge difference, particularly for women in high-pressure careers. Her journey also led her to write 'Girl Walks Out of a Bar', a book that dives deeper into her experiences.
The episode wraps up with a unique twist: a request line segment where listeners can leave voicemails to be played on the show. It's a chance for the community to share their own stories and connect on a deeper level. If you're looking for an inspiring, raw, and real account of addiction and recovery, Lisa Smith's story is one you won't want to miss.