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How Alcohol Limits Us... with Nikki Swart
How Alcohol Limits Us... with Nikki Swart
How Alcohol Limits Us... with Nikki Swart
Saturday 20th July 2024
Join Nikki Swart as she shares her journey from alcohol dependency to thriving sobriety, offering hope and inspiration for those seeking an alcohol-free life.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free: Nikki Swart's Journey to an Alcohol-Free Life
Episode Overview
- Nikki started drinking as a teenager to fit in.
- Her drinking habits worsened as a working mum.
- Diagnosed with bipolar 2, she used alcohol to cope.
- A 90-day challenge kick-started her sobriety journey.
- Sobriety improved her mental health and family life.
You drink when you're happy. You drink when you're sad. We don't learn, do we?
In this episode of 'Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol-free life!', Janet Gorond chats with Nikki Swart, a Tribe Member who has been thriving without alcohol for five years. Nikki's journey began in her teenage years when she started drinking to fit in. Her university years were relatively tame, but as a working mum, her drinking shifted from socialising to a coping mechanism.
Diagnosed with bipolar 2, Nikki found herself using alcohol to manage stress and anxiety, creating a vicious cycle that only worsened her mental health. Despite these challenges, she built a successful career and managed a blended family, appearing to 'have it all' from the outside. However, the reality was far from perfect. Nikki shares how her drinking habits escalated to the point where she would drink alone while working on her laptop, thinking it was the best way to unwind.
Her story takes a turn when she decided to take a 90-day challenge to quit alcohol. This decision marked the beginning of significant improvements in her mental health and emotional stability. Nikki learned to manage her emotions better and found that sobriety brought a newfound sense of balance and happiness. Throughout the episode, Nikki reflects on how quitting alcohol has positively impacted her family life, providing a better role model for her children.
She also discusses the importance of community support, highlighting how being part of Tribe Sober has helped her stay on track. Nikki's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to change your relationship with alcohol and that the benefits of sobriety extend far beyond personal health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with alcohol or looking for inspiration to lead an alcohol-free life.
Nikki's candid account of her struggles and triumphs offers hope and encouragement to those on a similar path. So, if you're ready to make a change or need some motivation to keep going, tune in and join the Tribe Sober community.