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Ep 13 - Being sober in the country with Shanna Whan
Ep 13 - Being sober in the country with Shanna Whan
Ep 13 - Being sober in the country with Shanna Whan
Wednesday 26th August 2020
Shanna Whan, founder of Sober in the Country, discusses her journey to sobriety and tackling rural Australia's booze culture on 'After Alcohol'.
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Get the buttons here!Shanna Whan: Redefining Sobriety in Rural Australia
Because at the brunt of you know, an addiction is pain right, and if you, one of the things you have to do to even get on the process of starting to recover is acknowledge that you are in pain and there's like a root cause to the reason why you're just numbing yourself out or blacking out every night.
Picture this: a country where saying 'no' to a drink is almost unheard of. That's the reality Shanna Whan faced in rural Australia. As the CEO and founder of Sober in the Country, Shanna's story is nothing short of remarkable. She hit rock bottom but clawed her way back to sobriety, and now she's on a mission to make it okay for others to do the same.
In this episode of 'After Alcohol', hosts Leisa Leon and Leanne Franks sit down with Shanna to discuss her journey and the unique challenges of staying sober in a culture steeped in alcohol. Shanna opens up about her personal battles, the insidious nature of booze culture in the bush, and how the lack of anonymity drove her to create a platform that supports those who choose sobriety.
She also touches on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural communities and the urgent need for collective action from both the government and health ministers. This episode isn't just a story of recovery; it's a call to action and a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction in rural areas. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that blends humor, honesty, and heartfelt advice.