Alcohol Tipping Point
Alcohol Tipping Point
How to Quit Drinking and Transform Your Life from the Inside Out: Interview with Lily Shanks
How to Quit Drinking and Transform Your Life from the Inside Out: Interview with Lily Shanks
How to Quit Drinking and Transform Your Life from the Inside Out: Interview with Lily Shanks
Wednesday 14th December 2022
Join Lily Shanks on 'Alcohol Tipping Point' as she shares her journey from attorney to sobriety, offering practical tips for changing your relationship with alcohol.
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Get the buttons here!From Law to Liberation: Lily Shanks on Quitting Alcohol and Transforming Life
I had to really tune in to my inside and how things were going on inside of me to make true, lasting change in my life.
Ever felt trapped in a life that doesn’t quite fit? Lily Shanks knows that feeling all too well. Once a high-powered attorney, Lily traded her legal career for a path to sobriety and self-discovery. In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', she shares her riveting journey and practical advice for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol. Lily opens up about the moment she realized her job was detrimental to her health and happiness.
She talks candidly about the 'golden handcuffs' that kept her tied to a career she no longer loved and how she finally broke free. Her story is a testament to the power of courage and self-awareness. But it’s not just about quitting a job; it’s about finding what truly makes you happy. Lily delves into the various support systems that helped her along the way, including AA and the 12 Steps.
She discusses the initial reluctance she felt towards these programs and how they eventually became pivotal in her recovery. She also touches on the backlash these programs sometimes receive and stresses the importance of finding a community that 'gets it'. For those curious about alternative ways to seek help, Lily shares insights on Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and other methods that worked for her. Her top tips for quitting drinking are practical, relatable, and grounded in real-life experience.
This episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck in their current life or struggling with alcohol. Lily’s story is not just inspiring; it’s a blueprint for transformation. Tune in to hear how she found her 'internal weather' and how you can find yours too.