Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker
Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker
Episode 23: Ann Dowsett Johnston
Episode 23: Ann Dowsett Johnston
Episode 23: Ann Dowsett Johnston
Wednesday 16th December 2015
Join Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker as they talk with Ann Dowsett Johnston about her journey to sobriety and her advocacy for better alcohol policies.
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Get the buttons here!Ann Dowsett Johnston: From Sobriety to Advocacy
The world opens when you begin to tell your own story and others come forward.
What happens when an award-winning writer turns her personal battles into a mission for change? In this episode of HOME Podcast, hosts Laura McKowen and Holly Whitaker chat with Ann Dowsett Johnston, a journalist and public policy advocate renowned for her book 'Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol'. Ann opens up about her journey to sobriety, the highs and lows that came with it, and her impactful work in alcohol policy.
Through her candid storytelling, Ann sheds light on the normalization of alcohol abuse among women and its ripple effects on their lives and relationships. She also discusses the critical role of conscious consumption and the power of sharing personal stories in the recovery process. This episode isn't just about Ann's story; it's a call to understand the broader issues surrounding alcohol use and the importance of advocacy.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that promises to leave you thinking long after it's over.