Belle Robertson - from the blog "Tired of Thinking About Drinking"

Belle's One Minute Messages | Sober Talk | Recovery | Alcohol | Stop Drinking | Daily Meditations | Sobriety

Belle Robertson - from the blog "Tired of Thinking About Drinking"

  • Duck Ponderings 004 – The Book

Duck Ponderings 004 – The Book

Tuesday 16th July 2024

Join Belle Robertson as she shares her journey from accidental author to sober community leader in this engaging episode filled with humour and heartfelt insights.
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Belle's One Minute Messages | Sober Talk | Recovery | Alcohol | Stop Drinking | Daily Meditations | Sobriety
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Belle Robertson - from the blog "Tired of Thinking About Drinking"
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Belle's Duck Pond Reflections: From Accidental Author to Sober Community Leader

Episode Overview

  • Belle shares how her first book was an 'accident' and the second was more intentional.
  • She discusses her '80% is free' model and being guided by subscribers.
  • Belle emphasises the importance of repetition in recovery messages.
  • She reflects on the organic growth of her sober community.
  • Humorous anecdotes about photographing horses and morning runs add charm.
I thought I could say things once. I didn't realise that the same person would need to hear things more than once.
In this episode of 'Belle's One Minute Messages', Belle Robertson takes you on a whimsical journey through her thoughts and experiences at the duck pond. She chats about the unexpected success of her first book, which she describes as an 'accident', and how the second book was more intentional. Belle shares her unique '80% is free' model, explaining how she lets her subscribers guide her content creation.
Her reflections are peppered with amusing anecdotes, like her attempts to photograph horses at the duck pond and the quirky happenings she observes during her morning runs. Belle's storytelling style is engaging and relatable, making sobriety feel accessible and even enjoyable. She candidly discusses her approach to writing and how she repurposes content to keep things fresh and relevant for her audience.
If you're new to Belle's work, this episode offers a delightful introduction to her perspective on sobriety and creativity. You'll also hear about Belle's journey from blogging about sobriety to becoming a pen pal to over 3,100 people. She touches on the importance of repetition in recovery, noting that people often need to hear the same message multiple times.
Belle's honesty and humour shine through as she talks about her early struggles, the organic growth of her sober community, and her ongoing efforts to make sobriety support accessible to everyone. Whether you're seeking inspiration for your own sober journey or just enjoy a good story, this episode is a must-listen. Belle's reflections remind us that change often happens gradually, like the leaves on the trees she observes at the duck pond.
So, why not take a moment to join Belle by the pond and see where her ponderings lead you?