Elizabeth Chance

Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance

Elizabeth Chance

  • Episode 189 Kate Russell author of Down the Rabbit Hole

Episode 189 Kate Russell author of Down the Rabbit Hole

Thursday 30th July 2020

Elizabeth Chance opens up about her journey to sobriety with Kate Russell, exploring addiction's complexities and the path to recovery.
40 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Authentic
Engaging

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Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance
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Unpacking Addiction with Elizabeth Chance: A Candid Conversation with Kate Russell

If you want to get to know yourself, take away the crutches and you'll really get to know yourself.
Ever wondered what it really takes to break free from addiction? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Elizabeth Chance Podcast', Elizabeth sits down with Kate Russell, author of 'Down the Rabbit Hole'. Elizabeth doesn't hold back as she shares her raw and personal journey to sobriety. She reflects on how she initially turned to drugs and alcohol for relief, only to find herself chasing an elusive high and constantly rearranging her life to accommodate her addiction.
This episode is a deep dive into the struggles and triumphs of getting sober. Elizabeth talks about the importance of setting boundaries, especially when dealing with toxic people, and how creativity became a lifeline in her recovery. She also touches on common fears like the fear of failure and the impatience that often accompanies the early stages of sobriety. One of the most poignant moments comes when Elizabeth discusses the 'god-shaped hole'—that void many try to fill with substances.
She encourages listeners to put down their crutches and really get to know themselves, to understand what they're truly seeking through drugs and alcohol. This conversation is both inspiring and brutally honest, offering a glimpse into the complexities of addiction and the hard-won path to recovery. Whether you're on your own journey or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and a dose of hope.