Jodi Ventura's Journey: Building a Life Beyond Alcohol
I wasn't interacting with those people directly, but I did feel like I was creating a relationship with them, because they were being vulnerable with me, the listener, and then I felt that I could start to be vulnerable with myself and other people.
Imagine feeling trapped by alcohol, and then finding the courage to break free. In this episode of 'Daily Dose of Dr Marry & DD', Jodi Ventura from The Sobriety Shift joins the conversation for #guestThursday. Jodi shares her inspiring journey to sobriety, highlighting how she empowers women to create fulfilling lives beyond the bottle. Having been sober since October, Jodi's mission is to end the stigma and shame surrounding alcoholism.
She candidly discusses overcoming fear and tackling secondary gain, which are common hurdles in the path to sobriety. Jodi outlines the three stages of sobriety: surviving, thriving, and feeling empowered. Her story emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and community support in the recovery process. While Jodi attended AA meetings and worked through the steps, she ultimately chose to trust herself and continue her journey independently.
Her approach to sobriety is engaging, warm, and relatable, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and support on their own path to recovery. As Jodi puts it, 'I wasn't interacting with those people directly, but I felt like I was building a relationship with them because they were being vulnerable with me, the listener.
That allowed me to start being vulnerable with myself and others.' Tune in to hear Jodi's empowering story and join the journey towards a life beyond alcohol.