Leanne Bayliss.Leanne Bayliss.
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for joining me for the final episode of season 3 of One For The Road.</p><br><p>Today I am joined by Leanne Bayliss, sober blogger, scriptwriter, super mum, and proud Brummie.</p><p>After being adopted when she was younger, Leanne found herself on a series of uphill life struggles that in turn led to both an alcohol and drug addiction.</p><p>With little self-worth, by the time Leanne was in her twenties, she just wanted to end it all. After giving birth to her daughter Darcey, who was born with complex health needs, Leanne found her drinking increasing, to the point that her thoughts took her to a very dark place and she sat down and wrote a goodbye letter to her daughter</p><p>As friends around Leanne began noticing her mental health struggles, they intervened and so began the story of Leanne's recovery.</p><p>Leanne is an incredible and strong woman who has never given up in the face of adversity, and who has taken everything she has been through and turned it into a lesson to help others so that no one has to go through what she went through; she is starting conversations that people are dying in silence, and loudly banging the sobriety drum which she plans to make a whole lot louder.</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 Leanne.</p><p>Instagram- @soberlittlemotherred </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>
58:11•1 Dec 2021
Leanne Bayliss: From Darkness to Light - A Story of Sobriety
“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 facing life's toughest battles and coming out stronger on the other side. That's exactly what Leanne Bayliss did. In this episode of 'One For The Road', host David Wilson, also known as SoberDave, sits down with Leanne, a sober blogger, scriptwriter, and proud Brummie, to discuss her incredible journey to sobriety. Leanne's life wasn't always easy. Adopted at a young age, she faced a series of challenges that led her down a path of alcohol and drug addiction.
By her twenties, she felt completely lost and even contemplated ending it all. The birth of her daughter, Darcey, who was born with complex health needs, only added to her struggles, and her drinking escalated to dangerous levels. But Leanne's story is one of hope and resilience. When friends noticed her mental health spiraling, they stepped in, and that intervention marked the beginning of her recovery.
Today, Leanne uses her experiences to help others, ensuring no one has to suffer in silence as she once did. She speaks openly about the importance of support and the sober community in overcoming addiction. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about the power of human connection, the importance of mental health, and the possibility of finding light even in the darkest times.
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