Dr. Alice Kerby: From Addiction to Advocacy on Beyond the Pink Cloud
If it's negatively impacting your life, and that could be: maybe you have a glass of wine at night, but if that's keeping you from reaching your creative potential and you feel like you can really do more and offer more and be more in your life, and that's keeping you from that, then you've got to be really honest with yourself of what role is this substance playing for you?
Stress during her doctorate led Dr. Alice Kerby into a dark period of alcohol abuse. Three years sober now, she shares her journey in this episode of 'Podcaster Stories'. Dr. Kerby talks about her struggles, the turning point that led her to sobriety, and how these experiences inspired her to start the 'Beyond the Pink Cloud' podcast.
Originally focused on trauma work, her show has evolved into a vibrant community featuring guests from diverse backgrounds who have overcome their own battles with substance abuse. In this candid conversation, Dr. Kerby and host Danny Brown discuss the rising stress and addiction temptations exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. They delve into how working from home can add to our stress levels and the importance of setting boundaries. Dr.
Kerby also opens up about her initial fears of sharing her story and how different countries' drinking cultures affect addiction rates. Listeners will find inspiration in Dr. Kerby's story of resilience and her dedication to helping others through her podcast. She even shares some unexpected tidbits, like her journey to becoming a semi-professional fire dancer. This episode offers a raw and honest look at addiction, recovery, and living life beyond the struggles.