Jenny Valentish.Jenny Valentish.
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for joining me for this weeks episode of One For The Road.</p><p>This week I'm joined by Author Jenny Valentish.</p><br><p>Jenny is an English journalist who moved to Australia 15 years ago and she also writes books. One of them, Woman of Substances, is an addiction memoir that uses her story of drug and alcohol use as a case study from which to explore the ways women experience mental health, trauma, eating disorders and addiction, interviewing neuroscientists, researchers and clinicians.</p><p>Her latest book, Everything Harder Than Everyone Else: Why Some of Us Push Our Bodies to Extremes, riffs on the idea that there is a fine line between hedonism and endurance. Jenny is also a board director of SMART Recovery in Australia, and while she didn't touch alcohol for eight years, she now drinks in what she calls a sensible way.</p><br><p>If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode.</p><p>You can also access further content and shows on my Patreon account by clicking the link below.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62824759&fan_landing=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62824759&fan_landing=true</a></p><p>If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/</a></p><p>or via my website <a href="https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/</a></p><br><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Jenny.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-harder-than-everyone-else/dp/1526160161/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=valentish&qid=1634607903&qsid=259-1117849-4161501&sr=8-3&sres=B00JEPQ470%2CB07563K4FN%2C1526160161%2CB0082A94TI%2CB000YDDF6O%2C1459613406%2CB07Q7S4RGR%2CB006TBNFWY%2CB000XFVVKU%2CB07HXC3T3M%2CB0795W9DQD%2CB017V1CR9M%2CB095SWQW7V%2CB07MKFHC4V%2CB0845T2BT9%2CB00MZF279K%2CB08259SX6F%2CB08RRVQMJD%2CB019HMQU32%2CB07RZ9GDDN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everything Harder Than Everyone Else</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Woman-Substances-Jenny-Valentish/dp/1788541642/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=valentish&qid=1634607983&qsid=259-1117849-4161501&sr=8-2&sres=B00JEPQ470%2CB07563K4FN%2C1526160161%2CB0082A94TI%2CB000YDDF6O%2C1459613406%2CB07Q7S4RGR%2CB006TBNFWY%2CB000XFVVKU%2CB07HXC3T3M%2CB0795W9DQD%2CB017V1CR9M%2CB095SWQW7V%2CB07MKFHC4V%2CB0845T2BT9%2CB00MZF279K%2CB08259SX6F%2CB08RRVQMJD%2CB019HMQU32%2CB07RZ9GDDN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Woman of Substances</a></p><p><a href="http://valentish.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jenny's writing coaching </a></p><p><a href="http://www.instagram.com/jennyvalentish_public" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jenny on Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services</a></p><p><a href="https://nacoa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nacoa.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a></p><p>Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez</p><p><a href="https://www.grownuphustle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.grownuphustle.com/</a></p><p>Instagram - @GrownupHustle</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
48:42•10 Nov 2021
Jenny Valentish: Navigating Addiction and Mental Health Through Personal Stories
“Getting sober requires a rewiring of the brain, and instead of reaching for a drink, we have to learn how to reach for support.”
Ever wondered how addiction, mental health, and trauma intertwine, especially for women? In this episode of 'One For The Road', host David Wilson sits down with Jenny Valentish, an English journalist and author who moved to Australia 15 years ago. Jenny's book, 'Woman of Substances', is more than just a memoir; it's a deep dive into her own experiences with drug and alcohol use, serving as a case study to explore broader issues like mental health, trauma, and eating disorders.
She interviews neuroscientists, researchers, and clinicians to shed light on these complex topics. Jenny also serves as a board director for SMART Recovery in Australia, adding another layer of expertise to the conversation. Though she abstained from alcohol for eight years, she now drinks in what she calls a 'sensible way'. This episode isn't just about her journey but also about understanding the fine line between hedonism and endurance, as discussed in her latest book, 'Everything Harder Than Everyone Else'.
Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Jenny's insights offer a raw and honest look at the challenges and triumphs of recovery. Tune in for a conversation that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.
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