John Taylor.John Taylor.
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for joining me for another great episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by John Taylor.</p><p>John is the number 1 best selling author with his book “Alcohol Stole My Mum.”It’s a story of great redemption told with a depth and candour that seeks to inspire and to help others. It’s a compelling tale of how alcoholism destroys the family unit, but worse still, creates devastating consequences that endure for years.</p><p>John is now a qualified counsellor and has been working in the field of addiction since 2006.</p><br><p>This episode of One For The Road is sponsored by <a href="https://tweaklife.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tweaklife.co.uk/</a> Further information and links attached below.</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><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice and for John.</p><p><a href="https://alcoholstolemymum.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholstolemymum.co.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alcoholstolemymum/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alcoholstolemymum/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">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>Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez</p><p>Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez</p><br><p>This season's podcast is sponsored by a great new start up called Tweak Life. They have built a well-being hub full of useful information and tweaks that can help you improve your mental and physical health and finances. There is a wide range of topics covered which includes mindfulness, eating well, exercise. managing addictions, improving finances, mortgages and even menopause.</p><p>This is free to use, just go to <a href="https://tweaklife.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tweaklife.co.uk/</a> for more information.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tweaklifeuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tweaklifeuk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tweaklifeuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tweaklifeuk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tweaklifeuk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tweaklifeuk/</a></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>
1:06:21•14 Dec 2022
John Taylor's Journey: From Family Trauma to Healing and Hope
“Getting sober requires a rewiring of the brain and instead of reaching for a drink, we have to learn how to reach for support.”
Imagine growing up in a household overshadowed by alcoholism. This is the reality John Taylor faced, and he shares his powerful story on this episode of 'One For The Road'. Hosted by David Wilson, also known as SoberDave, this episode dives deep into John's experiences and the long-lasting impact of his mother's addiction.
John, now a best-selling author of 'Alcohol Stole My Mum' and a qualified counsellor, opens up about the pain and chaos that alcoholism brought into his family life. But this isn't just a tale of hardship; it's one of redemption and hope. John discusses how he turned his life around, seeking therapy and support to break free from the cycle of addiction.
He emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help and how sharing his story has been a cathartic process. Through their conversation, David and John explore the crucial role of accountability in maintaining sobriety and breaking generational patterns of addiction. This episode is not just for those struggling with alcohol but also for anyone affected by a loved one's addiction. It's a raw, honest discussion that sheds light on the power of resilience and the transformative journey towards healing.
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