The Bubble Hour
The Bubble Hour
"A Hangover-Free Life" Author Louise Rowlinson
"A Hangover-Free Life" Author Louise Rowlinson
"A Hangover-Free Life" Author Louise Rowlinson
Tuesday 17th January 2017
Louise Rowlinson shares her journey from addiction to advocacy, discussing alcohol risks and recovery tools on The Bubble Hour.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Louise Rowlinson: From Healthcare Worker to Sobriety Advocate
I think you can take it as an affirmation from the universe that there's a project happening right up the street from you.
What happens when a healthcare professional finds herself battling the very addiction she warns others about? Louise Rowlinson shares her eye-opening journey from casual drinking to realizing she was trapped in addiction. Raised in a family where alcohol was a staple, Louise initially thought she was different from the 'low-bottom' alcoholics she saw in her medical practice. But as her drinking spiraled out of control, she knew it was time for a change.
Using her medical background, she now educates others on the risks of alcohol and offers practical tools for sobriety. In this episode of The Bubble Hour, Louise talks with host Jean McCarthy about the unique challenges healthcare workers face when dealing with addiction. She opens up about the professional denial that kept her drinking hidden and how she overcame it. Louise also shares the behavioral change techniques that helped her in her early days of sobriety.
The conversation takes an insightful turn as they discuss the importance of age-appropriate information for kids about alcohol. Louise has even created a booklet to help guide people in moderating their alcohol intake, similar to smoking cessation guides. They also touch on the research linking adolescent attachment issues with addiction. Louise believes that providing secure attachment relationships through counselors or therapists can help adolescents repair relational damage and better understand their emotions.
Louise's story is both inspiring and educational, reminding us that anyone can fall into the trap of addiction, but with the right support and information, recovery is possible. Tune in to hear how she's turning her personal experience into a mission to help others.