Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 38. Creating a life you no longer want to escape from, with Kath Elliott
Ep 38. Creating a life you no longer want to escape from, with Kath Elliott
Ep 38. Creating a life you no longer want to escape from, with Kath Elliott
Sunday 23rd April 2023
Join Ash Butterss and Kath Elliott as they discuss overcoming alcohol addiction, battling breast cancer, and finding joy in sobriety on 'Behind The Smile'.
61 minutes
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Ashleigh Butterss
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Kath Elliott's Journey: From Sobriety to Surviving Breast Cancer
Episode Overview
- Kath shares her journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and battling breast cancer, highlighting the transformative power of sobriety and resilience
- The conversation sheds light on the need for greater awareness of the link between alcohol and breast cancer, advocating for a public health campaign targeted at women
- The podcast explores the impact of alcohol on personal and professional life, the healing journey of sobriety, and the power of vulnerability and connection
- Kath's story serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment, emphasizing the unwavering pursuit of joy and freedom in recovery
- Listeners gain valuable insights into the transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of a fulfilling, alcohol-free life
When you're in the vortex of this first two weeks of a cancer diagnosis and you don't really know what is going to unfold, you just want everything to slow down. You just want to live. I started to focus on all the ordinary beautiful moments in my life and it made me realise that that is actually all that we have. And so that was such a beautiful place to be though for me because I thought, you know what, when I'm through my treatment, I'm always going to remember how I felt at this point in time. And so every day now I tap into that and I come back to that place and I find awe, magic, joy in everyday normal things and that's what sustains me, knowing that things can change in an instant and we don't have control over it.
Imagine deciding to take a break from alcohol and just six weeks later, being hit with a breast cancer diagnosis. That's exactly what happened to Kath Elliott, the Alcohol Mindset Coach, and her story is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of 'Behind The Smile', Kath sits down with host Ash Butterss to share her incredible journey of resilience and transformation. After three decades of binge drinking, Kath made the bold decision to get sober in July 2019.
Little did she know, an aggressive form of breast cancer was lurking around the corner. This unexpected twist sent her on a deep dive into research, where she discovered a startling connection between alcohol consumption and breast cancer. Kath's candid recounting of her experiences is both eye-opening and moving. She emphasizes the importance of being present in everyday moments and how sobriety has brought a profound shift in her life perspective.
Her story is a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope and the possibility for change. Kath's advocacy for greater awareness about the link between alcohol and breast cancer is a call to action for all women. Through her journey, she highlights the significance of vulnerability and connection in the recovery process. Tune in to hear how Kath's battle with addiction and cancer has shaped her path to self-discovery and joy.