The Bubble Hour
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Lisa Boucher, Author of "Raising the Bottom"
Lisa Boucher, Author of "Raising the Bottom"
Lisa Boucher, Author of "Raising the Bottom"
Thursday 6th September 2018
Lisa Boucher discusses her journey to sobriety and her book 'Raising the Bottom' with Jean McCarthy on The Bubble Hour. Tune in for an inspiring conversation.
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Get the buttons here!Lisa Boucher on Sobriety: Mindful Choices and Breaking Free from Alcohol Culture
The message I really wanted to impart was: we don't have to hit low bottoms, we can get sober, even we can be an alcoholic, but look like our life is great because there's a lot of functional alcoholics out there, and so that's the market and the women that I wanted to portray.
Ever wondered if you need to hit rock bottom to start your journey to sobriety? In this engaging episode of The Bubble Hour, host Jean McCarthy chats with Lisa Boucher, the author of 'Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture'. Lisa's life story is nothing short of fascinating. From training polo horses to working as a flight attendant, hairdresser, and bartender, she finally found her calling as a registered nurse and a voice for recovery.
Her book, which snagged the 2017 Best Book Award in women's health, challenges the notion that one must hit rock bottom before choosing sobriety. Lisa dives into her personal experiences growing up in a family with addiction and how it shaped her path. She highlights the often-overlooked dangers of alcohol, like its status as a class one carcinogen, and discusses the rise of functional alcoholism in our society.
But it's not all grim statistics; Lisa shares how nature and exercise have been vital in her recovery journey. She also opens up about the benefits and hurdles of step programs, offering a balanced view that's both realistic and hopeful. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about making mindful choices in a culture that often normalizes excessive drinking.
It's a conversation filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and a touch of humor, making it an inspiring listen for those on their own recovery journey or supporting someone who is.