Ingrid Miller's Path to Sobriety: Creativity, Diet Recovery, and Self-Acceptance
I held onto the idea that I was stopping early, even though it really wasn't early. I needed to reinforce for myself that I wasn't really an alcoholic, I just needed to stop drinking for integrity reasons.
Ever wondered how creativity can play a pivotal role in your recovery journey? In this episode of 'The Unruffled Podcast', hosts Tammi Salas and Sondra Primeaux sit down with Ingrid Miller, a digital media and advertising exec turned bookstore owner. Ingrid shares her heartfelt story of getting sober in mid-life and how overcoming diet mentality was just as crucial as her battle with alcohol.
She dives into the importance of faith in her passions and creative pursuits, which have led to self-acceptance and inner peace. Ingrid opens up about the challenges of combining anxiety with drinking and how societal pressures around diet culture impacted her journey. Her narrative is a powerful testament to the transformative power of creativity in recovery. Ingrid’s story isn’t just about quitting alcohol; it’s about finding new ways to thrive through creative outlets and self-love.
Listeners will find inspiration in Ingrid's 'Unruffled Toolbox', which includes La Croix, fiction, and creative bursts. These simple yet effective tools highlight how everyday joys can support sobriety and mental well-being. Whether you're dealing with similar struggles or looking for fresh ideas to enhance your recovery, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. So, if you’re curious about how art and creativity can fuel your journey to sobriety and self-acceptance, tune into this episode of 'The Unruffled Podcast'.
Ingrid Miller’s story is a beacon of hope for anyone seeking to rewrite their own narrative and find peace through creative passions.