Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 6. How putting down the booze led to rediscovering the self with Monique Sverdvik
Ep 6. How putting down the booze led to rediscovering the self with Monique Sverdvik
Ep 6. How putting down the booze led to rediscovering the self with Monique Sverdvik
Sunday 11th September 2022
Listen to Monique Sverdvik on 'Behind The Smile' as she discusses her journey into sobriety and finding her true self. Tune in now.
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Get the buttons here!Monique Sverdvik on Finding Herself Again Through Sobriety
Putting down the drink, there's going to be so much on offer on the other side.
Ever wondered what happens when you finally put down the bottle and start living life on your own terms? In this episode of 'Behind The Smile', Ash Butterss chats with Monique Sverdvik, a nurse and mother of four, who made the brave decision to give up alcohol on December 28, 2019. Monique opens up about her early struggles with the pressure to be perfect and how she used alcohol as a way to cope until it spiraled out of control.
But this isn't just another tale of hitting rock bottom—it's a story of rediscovery and transformation. Monique shares how quitting alcohol allowed her to reconnect with herself and become a more present wife and mother. She talks candidly about the tools that have helped her on this journey, from therapy to journaling, and the incredible benefits she's experienced, like building self-esteem and truly being there for her loved ones.
She also discusses the importance of shedding perfectionism and being honest about her struggles. This heartfelt conversation between Ash and Monique is sure to resonate with anyone who's ever felt the weight of societal expectations or battled with self-medication. Tune in for an inspiring and relatable discussion that might just give you the nudge you need to start your own journey towards sobriety.