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  • Eloise Moore: What Is Alcohol Worth To You?

Eloise Moore: What Is Alcohol Worth To You?

Tuesday 6th August 2024

Eloise Moore shares her journey to sobriety at 18, discussing the challenges and triumphs of living alcohol-free in a college environment.
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Eloise Moore: The True Cost of Alcohol

Episode Overview

  • Eloise Moore shares her experience of getting sober at 18.
  • Discusses the normalisation of blacking out among young people.
  • Highlights the challenges of staying sober in a college environment.
  • Emphasises the importance of not letting others' perceptions dictate your life choices.
  • Describes the unexpected joy and fulfilment that sobriety brought her.
"Other people's perception of normalcy can't control my life at the end of the day"
Eloise Moore shares her journey to sobriety in a heartfelt chat with David Magee on The Mayo Lab Podcast. At just 18, Eloise decided to quit drinking, a decision that profoundly changed her life. She opens up about how alcohol started as a weekend activity but soon became a problem that she could no longer ignore. Her story highlights the normalisation of blacking out among young people and the misconceptions about sobriety.
Eloise's moment of surrender came during her first semester at Ole Miss, where she realised that alcohol was subtracting more from her life than it added. She describes how seeking treatment felt like grabbing a life jacket while drowning, and how sobriety brought unexpected joy and fulfilment. Eloise also touches on the challenges of staying sober in a college environment where drinking is ubiquitous. She emphasises the importance of not letting others' perceptions dictate your life choices.
Her story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and the courage it takes to seek help. Eloise's journey is filled with relatable moments and honest reflections, making it a must-listen for anyone grappling with similar issues. David Magee facilitates the conversation with empathy and insight, making this episode both informative and inspiring. If you're looking for a raw, honest account of what it means to get sober at a young age, this episode is for you.
Eloise's story serves as a reminder that it's never too early—or too late—to make a change for the better.