Nadine Mulvina

The Sober Butterfly Podcast

Nadine Mulvina

  • From Stoner Girl to Sober Girl: How Harm Reduction Made Sobriety Possible for Ashley McGee

From Stoner Girl to Sober Girl: How Harm Reduction Made Sobriety Possible for Ashley McGee

Friday 31st January 2025

Ashley McGee shares her journey from substance use to sobriety, highlighting the role of harm reduction and support in achieving her goals.
56 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Entertaining
Supportive

About this podcast

The Sober Butterfly Podcast
Author:
Nadine Mulvina
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
85 (View all)
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

From Stoner to Sober: Ashley McGee's Harm Reduction Journey

Episode Overview

  • Harm reduction can be a key strategy in achieving sobriety.
  • Support from a sober partner can make a significant difference.
  • Quitting multiple substances requires different approaches for each.
  • Building a supportive community is crucial for long-term success.
  • Reflecting on past behaviours can highlight the need for change.
I was done with being violently ill every weekend, not remembering things, spending money on Ubers and shots at the bar for people I didn't even know.
Ashley McGee's journey from 'stoner girl' to 'sober girl' is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, Ashley opens up about her battle with various substances, including alcohol, cigarettes, vaping, and weed. She shares how harm reduction played a pivotal role in her path to sobriety and the tools that helped her achieve it.
Ashley's candid reflections on her identity shift and the support from her sober boyfriend offer a relatable and hopeful perspective for anyone struggling with addiction. Whether it's the wild stories from her partying days or the honest discussion about the challenges of quitting, Ashley's story is both entertaining and eye-opening. If you're looking for practical advice and a dose of inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.