Louise Barnett
Louise Barnett
43. What I Wanted From Alcohol vs. What I Got In Sobriety
43. What I Wanted From Alcohol vs. What I Got In Sobriety
43. What I Wanted From Alcohol vs. What I Got In Sobriety
Thursday 30th March 2023
Louise Barnett reveals her journey from alcohol dependence to finding joy and purpose in sobriety on 'Together S.O.B.E.R.'.
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Louise Barnett
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!From Illusions to Reality: Louise Barnett’s Sobriety Journey
I wanted everybody to like me... That meant was drinking vodka and kool-aid on the lawn instead of going to biology class. So we were just all reinforcing our own behaviors, and when I got sober I was still working for Hilton and all of these people who I had known on a professional and a personal level, for I think it would have been about seven or eight years that I had known these people- a good chunk of time, at least for me. I felt really, really alone...
Ever thought alcohol was the answer to your problems, only to find it creating more? Louise Barnett knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of 'Together S.O.B.E.R.', she opens up about her own battle with alcohol and the surprising truths she uncovered in sobriety. As a former Fortune Global Sales Director turned Jay Shetty-accredited life coach, Louise's story is both relatable and inspiring.
She once believed alcohol gave her the acceptance and approval she craved, but it led her down a path of broken commitments and loneliness. Sobriety, however, brought unexpected gifts: genuine joy, purpose, and a sense of self she had never known. Louise discusses the importance of quality experiences and lasting memories, shedding light on the physical and mental benefits of living alcohol-free. If you're seeking to change your relationship with alcohol, Louise’s candid reflections offer a beacon of hope.
Tune in for guidance, empathy, and practical advice on finding lasting sobriety and mental peace.