Shelby John's Path to Self-Trust and Sobriety
Episode Overview
Shelby John shares her journey from struggles with alcohol to building confidence and love in her life beyond recovery She discusses the tools and techniques that helped her in her sobriety journey, such as therapy and exercise Shelby shares the benefits she experienced after removing alcohol from her life, including improved relationships and the ability to live life on her terms The episode ends with a call to action for anyone considering making a change in their relationship with alcohol to take the first step and join a supportive community
If the only thing you did today was stay sober, you are winning.
What if you could turn your deepest struggles into your greatest strengths? In this heartfelt episode of Decidedly Dry, Jess Steitzer welcomes Shelby John, a licensed clinical social worker and host of the Confident Sober Women podcast. Shelby opens up about her personal journey from battling alcohol addiction to finding confidence and self-love. She shares candid stories about her lowest points, including a suicide attempt and a significant legal issue, and how she turned her life around through sobriety.
Shelby discusses the practical tools that aided her recovery, such as therapy, exercise, and a focus on overall wellness. She emphasizes the profound changes she experienced after giving up alcohol, like improved relationships and the freedom to live authentically. This episode is packed with relatable advice and encouragement for anyone contemplating a change in their relationship with alcohol. Whether you're new to sobriety or have been alcohol-free for years, Shelby's story offers hope and actionable insights.
Jess and Shelby's conversation is like a warm chat with friends, filled with empathy, honesty, and a touch of humor. Tune in to discover how you too can build self-trust and confidence on your sobriety journey.