Alcohol Tipping Point

Alcohol Tipping Point

Alcohol Tipping Point

  • Finding Alcohol Freedom in Your Golden Years: It’s Never Too Late to Change with Peggi Cooney

Finding Alcohol Freedom in Your Golden Years: It’s Never Too Late to Change with Peggi Cooney

Wednesday 10th July 2024

Peggi Cooney shares her inspiring journey to sobriety in her 60s. Discover practical tips and heartfelt stories on the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast.
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51 minutes
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Finding Alcohol Freedom at Any Age: Peggi Cooney's Journey

Episode Overview

  • It's never too late to change your drinking habits.
  • Menopause can significantly impact alcohol consumption.
  • Support groups and courses can aid in achieving sobriety.
  • Family dynamics play a crucial role in addiction recovery.
  • Small steps can lead to significant transformations.
It's not your fault, but it is your responsibility.
Peggi Cooney, a remarkable sobriety advocate, joins the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast to share her journey of finding alcohol freedom in her 60s. With over 26 years of experience in Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services, Peggi brings a wealth of knowledge and heartfelt stories.
She is also the author of 'This Side of Alcohol: Random Thoughts and Candid Words of Pain, Hope, Humor and Love – and All that is Possible in Sobriety,' offering a candid look at the ups and downs of living sober. Peggi currently serves as the Chief Connections Officer for Zero Proof Experiences/Sober in the City, creating alcohol-free social events globally.
This episode dives into her personal struggles with alcohol, the impact of menopause on her drinking habits, and the pivotal moment when her daughter confronted her about her drinking. Peggi's story is a testament to the idea that it's never too late to change your life. She discusses how small steps, like joining support groups and taking sobriety courses, can lead to significant transformations.
Whether you're in your golden years or just starting to question your relationship with alcohol, Peggi's journey offers hope and practical advice. Tune in to hear about her strategies for staying sober, dealing with social pressures, and finding joy in an alcohol-free life. Peggi's honesty and humour make this episode both engaging and inspiring. Don't miss out on her invaluable insights and the uplifting message that change is always possible, no matter your age.