Embracing Imperfection: Sonia Kahlon's Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
Embrace imperfection as part of your recovery journey. Community support plays a crucial role in sobriety. Relapse is a common part of recovery; there's no shame in it. Cherish and create new sober experiences. Progress, not perfection, is the key to long-term recovery.
What made me an alcoholic is when I started, I rarely could stop. And when I could stop, I didn't enjoy it.
Ever wondered how embracing imperfection could be the key to your recovery journey? This episode of The Way Out Podcast features Sonia Kahlon, a sobriety advocate who shares her raw and honest experiences with alcohol addiction and recovery. Sonia talks about her substance of choice, red wine, and how she managed to fool everyone around her by not eating all day to get drunk faster.
She delves into the unhealthy routines that led her to rock bottom and the moment she decided to change her life for the better. Sonia's journey is filled with relatable anecdotes, from missing out on important moments while intoxicated to now cherishing sober experiences like concerts and family gatherings. She highlights the importance of community in recovery and discusses her work with Sisters in Sobriety, a platform she co-founded to support women in their sobriety journey.
The episode also touches on the stigma around relapse and how it's a common part of the recovery process. Sonia's candidness about her struggles and triumphs makes this episode a must-listen for anyone on their own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that will leave you feeling hopeful and inspired. Remember, progress, not perfection, is the goal.