A is for Alcoholic
A is for Alcoholic
Conversation with Alicia Padovich
Conversation with Alicia Padovich
Conversation with Alicia Padovich
Wednesday 20th February 2019
Alicia Padovich shares her journey from heavy drinking to sobriety, offering hope and practical tips in 'A is for Alcoholic'.
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Get the buttons here!From Barstools to Brighter Days: Alicia Padovich's Path to Sobriety
I think the most powerful one thus far has been forcing myself to find three moments of actual joy in Every Day...So I've been trying to in some ways understand how to pull myself up when I'm not feeling on the up and up, and a lot of that has just been like: okay, what's going on right now? Do I still have to keep looking at it in this positive thing? So I don't know that I can say that you know, on December 14th Of This Year I'm going to go right to the bottle, because I think you know I've done some sober januaries and all that garbage in the past and after like days, I just, you know, kicked the can down the curb a little longer just to see how long it can keep going. So you know who's to say that I'll even be allowed to drink in Like A Year.
Imagine catching up with an old friend, reminiscing about wild nights out, only to find they've turned their life around completely. That's exactly what happens in this heartfelt episode of 'A is for Alcoholic', where John sits down with his former drinking buddy, Alicia Padovich. With 59 days of sobriety under her belt, Alicia opens up about her journey from a life filled with alcohol to one focused on recovery and hope. Alicia's story is a rollercoaster of emotions.
She talks candidly about her early years, balancing student life with bartending, and the heavy drinking that came with it. The conversation takes a poignant turn as she shares the devastating loss of her mother and brother within just two weeks. This tragic event was a wake-up call that led her to reevaluate her relationship with alcohol.
Listeners will be moved by Alicia's honest reflections on her initial days of sobriety, the challenges she faced, and the small victories that kept her going. She discusses practical tools she uses to stay sober, like finding three moments of joy each day and shifting her mindset when things get tough. Alicia's story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is.
This episode isn't just about Alicia's past; it's also about her dreams for a sober future and building a family of her own. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the possibility of change. Tune in to hear Alicia's inspiring story and gain insights into the tools that can help maintain sobriety.