4 Sober Chicks
4 Sober Chicks
4 Sober Chicks Episode 13 Season 2 - Mom Recovery Coaching
4 Sober Chicks Episode 13 Season 2 - Mom Recovery Coaching
4 Sober Chicks Episode 13 Season 2 - Mom Recovery Coaching
Wednesday 17th May 2023
Join the 4 Sober Chicks as they chat with Lauren Sommerfield about addiction recovery, motherhood challenges, and building a supportive community.
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Get the buttons here!Moms on the Mend: Lauren Sommerfield's Journey with 4 Sober Chicks
Episode Overview
- The episode features an honest conversation about alcohol addiction, sobriety, and recovery, focusing on the experiences of a mom in recovery, Lauren Sommerfield.
- Lauren shares her personal journey, including her decision to seek inpatient treatment and the challenges she faced as a military mom with a high-needs child.
- Mom Recovery Coaching provides group support to moms in recovery, offering diverse group sessions and one-on-one coaching to create a positive space for healing and growth.
- The discussion highlights the impact of social media on motherhood, the stigma around sober moms, and the importance of creating supportive environments for children.
- The episode ends with a message of hope and empowerment, encouraging moms in recovery to embrace their journey and the positive influence of their choices on their children's lives.
I think as we're talking about moms and recovery, it's important to kind of acknowledge that what we're doing is going to change how they view substances, how they view managing stress in their lives, how they view coping.
Motherhood is tough, but when you add the battle of addiction and the road to recovery, it becomes a whole new challenge. In this episode of '4 Sober Chicks', Heather, Dana, Lisa, and Meredith sit down with Lauren Sommerfield, a mom who has navigated these turbulent waters and come out stronger. Lauren's story is one of resilience and hope, having entered inpatient treatment in 2008 to tackle her alcohol and substance use.
Her openness about her recovery journey has been a pillar of her strength over the past 15 years. As a military mom with a high-needs child, Lauren faced unique hurdles that many can relate to. This episode dives into her personal struggles and triumphs, shedding light on the complexities of being a sober mom. Lauren didn’t just stop at her own recovery; she took her experiences and founded Mom Recovery Coaching.
This initiative offers group support to moms dealing with any form of addiction, creating a community where they can share, heal, and grow together. The episode also touches on the impact of social media on motherhood and the stigma that often surrounds sober moms. Through candid conversations and heartfelt anecdotes, the hosts and Lauren discuss the importance of fostering a positive environment for children and breaking down societal stigmas.
By the end of this episode, listeners will find a message of hope and encouragement. Lauren’s journey shows that recovery is possible and that the positive choices moms make can have a profound impact on their children's lives. If you're a mom in recovery or know someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of community.