Finding Adventure in Recovery- Hiking the PCTFinding Adventure in Recovery- Hiking the PCT
Alcohol Tipping Point
Person Irresponsible (PI for short and you’ll find out why) joins the podcast from England to share her funny and inspiring story of adventure in recovery. In her own words: “Last year, yup that one we don't talk about, I walked solo across America whilst female, fat, forty-something and in my fourth year of recovery. I was also perennially British, and had previously walked from the sofa to the fridge and back many, many times. I considered camping to be a loathsome pursuit. I came home, could barely walk, and wrote a book about my exploits entitled Everything You Ever Taught Me. It's not a drunkalogue (otherwise it'll be longer than the Encyclopedia Brittanica) but rather how I coped one step at a time, one day at a time and one ginormous bloody mountain at a time.” Enjoy this one! Find PI: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/person.irresponsible.3 Website: www.mlconaquad.com Book: Everything You Ever Taught Me: If you've a lot on your mind, go for a walk... Find Alcohol Tipping Point: You can email me at deb@alcoholtippingpoint.com or visit www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Get your free 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking download here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Need help taking a break from drinking? Sign up for my 30 Day Solo Alcoholiday. 30 Days for $30
47:41•10 Nov 2021
Hiking the PCT: A Journey of Recovery and Rediscovery with Person Irresponsible
“When you're drinking alcohol, all you're drinking is liquid anxiety.”
Ever wondered what it's like to take on a monumental challenge while navigating the ups and downs of recovery? Meet Person Irresponsible, affectionately known as PI, who joins the 'Alcohol Tipping Point' podcast to share her extraordinary story. In her fourth year of sobriety, PI embarked on a solo hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a daunting trek from the Mexican border to Canada.
This wasn't just any hike; it was a transformative journey filled with fear, loneliness, hunger, exhaustion, and pain. But along the way, PI found redemption, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose. Her story is a powerful reminder that recovery is not a destination but an ongoing journey requiring patience, humility, and support. Initially turning to AA because she didn't know other options, PI discovered a community that helped her cope with anxiety and emotions.
Hiking became her way of challenging herself, connecting with nature, and gaining a new perspective on life. Despite her self-proclaimed love for sofa surfing, PI proved to herself that she was capable of much more than she ever imagined. Her journey on the PCT is a testament to the resilience and strength found in each step taken towards recovery.
Through PI's candid storytelling, listeners are reminded that recovery is about more than just giving up alcohol—it's about embracing new ways of living and thriving. It's about facing fears, discovering strengths, and connecting with others in meaningful ways. As PI says, 'This too shall pass', highlighting the importance of acknowledging and accepting our emotions. If you're seeking inspiration, motivation, or just some heartfelt company, this episode is a must-listen. PI's adventure might just spark your own journey of rediscovery.
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