Michelle Pattee: Balancing Sobriety, Motherhood, and Creativity
I just feel again, permission, it's just given me permission.
What does it take to get back on the path of sobriety after a relapse? In this episode of 'The Unruffled Podcast', hosts Sondra Primeaux and Tammi Salas sit down with Michelle Pattee, a talented west coast photographer and textile designer, to find out. Michelle opens up about her personal journey of getting sober again and the relentless effort it requires.
As a mom, wife, and creative business owner, she shares the honest and sometimes tough reality of making recovery a priority. The conversation dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of balancing these roles while staying committed to sobriety. Michelle's candidness offers a raw and relatable perspective that many in recovery will find both comforting and inspiring.
She also reveals her 'Unruffled Toolbox'—simple yet powerful tools that help her stay grounded, including making her bed, enjoying warm beverages, and having genuine conversations with new people. If you're looking for a heartfelt story that blends creativity with the hard work of recovery, this episode is a must-listen.