Chanelle Bevilacqua's Rollercoaster Ride to Sobriety: Quitting, Relapsing, and Recommitting
Choosing good food, is choosing great relationships. Choosing, choosing, choosing, choosing, choosing. So a decision is like you're saying no to something, and in this sense it seems to me like you're saying no to this alcohol. And I want to invite you to stop doing that.
Ever wondered what it's like to quit alcohol, fall back into old habits, and then find the strength to quit again? Chanelle Bevilacqua knows this journey all too well. In this episode of the 'Alcohol-Free Lifestyle' podcast, hosted by James Swanwick, Chanelle opens up about her experience as a Dallas-based business owner and mother of twins and triplets.
She shares her story of going four months without alcohol, slipping back into drinking for a week, and then recommitting to an alcohol-free life. Chanelle's story is both relatable and inspiring, especially for those who have struggled with maintaining sobriety. She talks candidly about how daily drinking was affecting her body and how quitting alcohol led to significant health improvements, including weight loss.
Navigating social situations as a non-drinker wasn't easy, but Chanelle emphasizes the importance of accountability and support in her journey. James and Chanelle also discuss Project 90, a program designed to help individuals quit alcohol for at least 90 days. They delve into the process of identifying as a non-drinker and living an alcohol-free lifestyle. Chanelle offers practical tips for handling social events without alcohol and stresses the value of surrounding yourself with supportive relationships.
If you're on the fence about quitting alcohol or just looking to change your relationship with it, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-life experiences that could make all the difference.