Mary Tilson

Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast

Mary Tilson

  • #71: The Bigger Issue with Mommy Wine Culture - It's Not About the Wine with Celeste Yvonne

#71: The Bigger Issue with Mommy Wine Culture - It's Not About the Wine with Celeste Yvonne

Tuesday 8th August 2023

Join Celeste Yvonne as she reveals the truth about 'mommy wine culture' and shares her journey to sobriety, providing practical solutions for stressed moms.
58 minutes
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Breaking Down Mommy Wine Culture: Celeste Yvonne's Journey to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Celeste shares her recovery journey and the crossover between eating disorders and alcohol addiction.
  • She discusses the impact of alcohol in mommy culture and highlights the broader issue of unmet support for mothers.
  • Practical solutions and resources for mothers struggling with alcohol dependency are shared.
  • The conversation challenges conventional beliefs and offers hope and empowerment for those reevaluating their relationship with alcohol.
There's normal drinkers and there's alcoholics. And I figured as long as I could stay out of that high-risk drinking gin at seven in the morning stage of it, I am definitely a normal drinker and I'm going to be just fine.
Ever felt the societal pressure to unwind with a glass of wine after a long day of parenting? In this episode of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, Celeste Yvonne, a certified recovery coach and writer, dives deep into the hidden pitfalls of 'mommy wine culture'. Celeste, who has been sober for over five years, shares her personal battle with addiction and how it intersected with an eating disorder.
She unpacks the emotional toll of motherhood and the misleading notion that alcohol is a harmless escape for stressed moms. Celeste’s insights are not just theoretical; they come from her lived experience and extensive research. She talks about the broader issue of lack of support for mothers, which often drives them towards alcohol. Her advocacy extends to practical tips for getting sober and maintaining emotional sobriety, offering real solutions for overwhelmed moms.
Celeste also highlights the importance of open conversations about the mental load of motherhood and the distribution of household responsibilities. Her approach challenges the normalization of alcohol in parenting culture and provides hope and tangible advice for mothers looking to break free from dependency. If you’re a mom feeling the weight of societal expectations or someone curious about the deeper issues behind 'mommy wine culture', this episode is a must-listen.