Kim Kearns, Kezia Calvert and Catherine O’Brien
Kim Kearns, Kezia Calvert and Catherine O’Brien
95. The Best Decision We Ever Made with Vanessa McDonald
95. The Best Decision We Ever Made with Vanessa McDonald
95. The Best Decision We Ever Made with Vanessa McDonald
Sunday 21st January 2024
Join Kim, Kezia, and Catherine on The Weekend Sober as they explore Vanessa McDonald's inspiring journey from wine club president to sobriety advocate.
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Kim Kearns, Kezia Calvert and Catherine O’Brien
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Get the buttons here!Vanessa McDonald's Sobriety Journey: From Wine Club President to Author
Episode Overview
- Vanessa McDonald shares her journey to sobriety and the inspiration behind her book, The Best Decision We Ever Made.
- The hosts and Vanessa discuss the impact of alcohol on their lives and the importance of community support in their recovery journey.
- They open up about parenting and sobriety, addressing the challenges and triumphs of choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle.
- The episode offers an empowering and insightful conversation about thriving without alcohol and breaking the stigma around sobriety.
- Vanessa's story reflects the transformative power of sobriety and the liberating experience of choosing a sober lifestyle.
When you're not fully present for your life, you're not going to be able to make the traction and the gains that you want to make.
What happens when a former 'Mommy Wine Club' president decides to give up alcohol? In this episode of The Weekend Sober, hosts Kim, Kezia, and Catherine sit down with Vanessa McDonald to find out. Vanessa, who has been alcohol-free since March 16, 2020, shares her transformative journey from leading neighborhood parties to becoming the author of 'The Best Decision We Ever Made'.
She opens up about her struggles with alcohol and the pivotal moment she realized she needed to make a change. Vanessa found solace and strength in an online recovery group, where she discovered the power of community and connection. Now a busy mom of four, Vanessa balances her adventurous spirit with a passion for growth and development.
This episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of living an alcohol-free life, offering practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone on a similar path. Whether you're a parent grappling with sobriety or simply curious about a life without alcohol, Vanessa's story is a testament to the power of change and the importance of support.