Alcohol Tipping Point

Alcohol Tipping Point

Alcohol Tipping Point

  • How Changing Your Drinking Changes Your Life with Mary Tilson

How Changing Your Drinking Changes Your Life with Mary Tilson

Wednesday 18th May 2022

Mary Tilson's journey from addiction to yoga and meditation is shared on 'Alcohol Tipping Point'. Discover insights into recovery and personal transformation.
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49 minutes
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Alcohol Tipping Point
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Mary Tilson's Path to Sobriety: From Adderall and Cocaine to Yoga and Meditation

There's nothing worse than a mind full of aa and a belly full of booze.
Ever wondered how a high-powered digital advertising professional finds peace and purpose through sobriety? Meet Mary Tilson, a yoga and meditation teacher, international retreat leader, and certified addiction recovery coach, who recently celebrated nine years of sobriety. In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', host Deb Mazenor dives into Mary's transformative journey from a life fueled by adderall and cocaine to one centered around mindfulness and healing.
Mary opens up about her hard-drinking lifestyle and the pivotal moment she decided to quit her demanding job in digital advertising. Instead of the relentless grind, she chose to get certified in yoga and now leads retreats worldwide. Her story is a testament to the power of surrender in addiction recovery. Mary also shares how yoga philosophy has been instrumental in her sobriety, emphasizing the importance of environment in the recovery process.
She candidly discusses the challenges of getting sober in Chicago and how she found ways to stay committed to her journey. A memorable quote from Mary is, 'There's nothing worse than a mind full of aa and a belly full of booze', capturing the internal conflict of addiction and the necessity of full commitment to sobriety.
This episode offers valuable insights into the role of yoga in addiction recovery, the significance of finding purpose, and the power of discomfort in personal transformation. Whether you're on your own journey to sobriety or interested in personal growth, Mary's story is both inspiring and enlightening.