Josh Connolly.Josh Connolly.
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for joining me for Episode 7 of One For The Road.</p><br><p>This week I'm joined by Josh Connolly as he shares with us his incredible story.</p><br><p>From a difficult childhood as the son of an alcoholic, Josh openly talks about his life story, and his battle with both alcohol and drugs that he walked away from 9 years ago.</p><p>Josh speaks about the mental health struggles he faced, and how they were never the issue, but more an attempt at solving his problems.</p><br><p>At 9 months sober Josh was struggling with feelings of emptiness and deflation, as he planned his own suicide.</p><p>It was only through an experience with his children that stopped Josh from taking his own life and he took steps towards a more positive future,</p><br><p>Josh is a resilience coach, the co-host of 115 miles Podcast, and is an Ambassador for NacoaUK.</p><br><p>If you enjoy One For The Road, then click subscribe to be notified of the release of our next episode.</p><p>You can also connect with me via Instagram @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 also contacts for Josh.</p><br><p>@josh_ffw</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/josh_ffw/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/josh_ffw/</a></p><br><p>@Alcoholexplained</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alcoholexplained/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alcoholexplained/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/</a></p><br><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><br><p><a href="https://nacoa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nacoa.org.uk/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>Show producer- Dani Attanasio</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>
53:33•16 Jun 2021
Josh Connolly's Journey: From Darkness to Resilience
“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 with the weight of your parent's addiction on your shoulders. In this episode of 'One For The Road', Sobriety Coach David Wilson, also known as SoberDave, sits down with Josh Connolly to unravel his compelling story of resilience. Josh opens up about his turbulent childhood as the son of an alcoholic and the subsequent battles he faced with alcohol and drugs.
He doesn't shy away from the dark moments, including the time he contemplated ending his life just nine months into sobriety. But this isn't just a tale of despair. Josh shares how a powerful experience with his children became a turning point, steering him towards a brighter future. Now, as a resilience coach and co-host of the '115 Miles' podcast, Josh talks about the importance of emotional support and community in overcoming addiction.
His candid conversation with David highlights the profound impact of childhood trauma on mental health and addiction, while also offering hope and practical insights for those on their own sobriety journey. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Josh's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of resilience.
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