Eastside Radio 89.7FM
Eastside Radio 89.7FM
An Ordinary Australian Episode 4
An Ordinary Australian Episode 4
An Ordinary Australian Episode 4
Saturday 6th February 2021
Mark Bennett shares the pivotal moment at a Christmas party that led him to confront his alcohol addiction and choose sobriety.
31 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Honest
Thought-provoking
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Get the buttons here!Mark Bennett's Turning Point: A Christmas Party That Changed Everything
Episode Overview
- Mark recounts a pivotal experience at a work Christmas party that led to his decision to become sober
- He shares the emotional and physical impact of his decision on himself, his family, and colleagues
- Mark's journey to sobriety offers hope and encouragement for those struggling with alcoholism
- His honest reflection on the challenges and rewards of sobriety is deeply inspiring and thought-provoking
- The episode highlights the need for open conversations about alcohol and the impact of alcohol culture
You start to feel better. You start to think more clearly. Everything gets easier, and you don't have the dilemmas that you had before, or if they were real or if they were imagined. I don't know. But it's nearly unbelievable how you can come out on the other side virtually unscarred when you've been scarring yourself for so long before that. I'm so lucky to be here today and not drinking.
Imagine being at a festive work Christmas party and realizing that your drinking has spiraled out of control. That's exactly what happened to Mark Bennett, the voice behind 'An Ordinary Australian'. In this episode, Mark sits down with presenter Laurent Auclair to revisit the chain of events that led him to confront his alcohol problem head-on. He doesn't shy away from sharing the raw, emotional impact that this realization had on his life, both personally and professionally.
Mark's candid storytelling provides a relatable and unvarnished look at the moment he decided to turn his life around. His journey is filled with honest reflections on the struggles and triumphs of sobriety, making this episode a must-listen for anyone grappling with their relationship with alcohol. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the realities of alcohol addiction, Mark's story offers valuable insights and a beacon of hope.