Brittney Carbone's Path: From Binge Drinking to Fitness Guru
It is so terrible to have the brain, the disease, the talking, the loudness in your head, the loud speaker, and not have any solution.
What does it take to turn a life marred by binge drinking and eating into one defined by sobriety and peak fitness? Brittney Carbone knows firsthand. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', host Ashley Loeb Blassingame sits down with Brittney, a Santa Monica-based fitness professional who has transformed her struggles into strengths. Brittney opens up about her early years, where skewed perceptions and anxiety led her down a path of self-destructive behavior.
It wasn’t until after college that she acknowledged her issues with alcohol, but finding a way out was no easy feat. Online meetings provided some solace, but it was a face-to-face meeting that truly felt like home and marked the beginning of her recovery journey. Brittney’s story doesn’t just stop at sobriety; it evolves into a tale of physical transformation and newfound passion. She embraced fitness, focusing on bodybuilding and weightlifting, which helped her maintain an impressive 65-pound weight loss.
More than just a personal victory, Brittney now dedicates her life to helping others prioritize healthy living and navigate their own paths to recovery. Her journey is a compelling testament to the power of courage, community, and change. Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and now inspires others to do the same.