Chip Womick
Chip Womick
Amber Poe (In -- and works in -- Recovery)
Amber Poe (In -- and works in -- Recovery)
Amber Poe (In -- and works in -- Recovery)
Thursday 24th October 2024
Amber Poe shares her journey from food addiction to alcoholism and recovery, offering hope and insights into overcoming addiction.
37 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Raw
Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Chip Womick
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Amber Poe's late start with alcohol led to severe consequences.
- Weight-loss surgery played a significant role in her addiction.
- Legal troubles prompted Amber to seek treatment.
- Amber now works as a licensed clinician in addiction counselling.
- The importance of finding the right support system in recovery.
Getting sober and staying sober is hard, but being in addiction and starting over is even harder.
In this episode of 'Drugs Did This', Chip Womick sits down with Amber Poe, who shares her compelling journey from battling food addiction to grappling with alcoholism after weight-loss surgery. Amber's story is a vivid reminder of how quickly life can spiral out of control and the unforeseen paths addiction can take.
Amber, who didn't start drinking until her late 20s, found herself in a whirlwind of job losses, legal troubles, and strained family relationships due to her increasing alcohol consumption. Her turning point came when she faced the stark reality of potential jail time and decided to seek treatment. Amber's candid reflections on her struggles with addiction and recovery are both eye-opening and relatable.
She talks about the importance of finding the right support system and how her journey led her to pursue a career in addiction counselling. Amber now works as a licensed clinician, helping others navigate their own recovery paths. This episode offers a raw and honest look at the complexities of addiction and the resilience required to overcome it. If you're looking for an inspiring story of redemption and hope, Amber's journey is one you won't want to miss.