Jonathan Sylvester
Jonathan Sylvester
Highlight Real with Emily Paulson
Highlight Real with Emily Paulson
Highlight Real with Emily Paulson
Monday 18th May 2020
Emily Paulson discusses her path to sobriety and breaking the 'Mommy Wine Culture' with Jonathan Sylvester on 'Sober Nation FM'.
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Get the buttons here!Emily Paulson's Road to Sobriety: Shattering the 'Mommy Wine Culture'
Drinking was such a part of who I was, and I was one mom. You know how are people getting childcare right now and dealing with the school and all this stuff. It's pretty sad actually, you know, because it is, it is escaping.
Emily Paulson's story is one that many can relate to but few openly discuss. In this episode of 'Sober Nation FM', host Jonathan Sylvester sits down with Emily to unpack her journey from heavy drinking to three years of sobriety. Emily reflects on how she masked her drinking problem during her college years, blending in with the party culture around her. However, it was when she became a mom that the cracks started to show.
Enter the 'Mommy Wine Culture'—a societal norm that subtly encourages mothers to unwind with alcohol. For Emily, this became a slippery slope, leading to marital issues, parenting struggles, and even a DUI. What makes Emily's story compelling is her candidness about hitting rock bottom and the steps she took to climb back up. She shares the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety and the invaluable support she found in women's groups and virtual meetings.
Emily also dives into the deeper issues that fuel drinking problems and the urgent need to dismantle the stigma around 'Mommy Wine Culture'. Emily's experience is not just a tale of personal triumph but a call to action for others who might be silently struggling. Her book, 'Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life', serves as both a memoir and a guide for those seeking a way out of their own struggles with alcohol.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for honest, practical advice on recovery and the importance of community support.