Michael Sargood.Michael Sargood.
One For The Road
<p>Joining us on this weeks episode of One For The Road is Michael Sargood.</p><p>Michael is the founder of the British alcohol-free news and events website <a href="http://sobersocials.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SoberSocials.co.uk</a>.</p><p>At the depths of his alcohol addiction, he was drinking up to a litre of neat vodka per night and was diagnosed as being alcohol dependent.; despite this he managed to hold down a good job until the last few months of his addiction.</p><p>He decided to quit alcohol in March 2020 and went to live with his parents for the first three months of his recovery. He was sober seven months before relapsing in October 2020. That "one" drink lasted four months and saw him placed under the care of the local mental health team. On 17 February 2021, after losing over 24 hours to blackout, he went sober again. That was the last time he drank. This time round, he is trying to recover differently. Instead of just "subtracting" substances, people and places, he is focussing on adding things to his life: new friends, interests, ambitions. </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><br><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 Michael.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/happywithoutthehooch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/happywithoutthehooch/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=happywithoutthehooch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=happywithoutthehooch</a></p><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.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>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 - @TheDaniellaMartinez</p><p> @ GrownupHustle</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>
1:03:40•20 Jul 2022
Michael Sargood: Rebuilding Life After Alcohol Dependence
“Through sobriety I've completely reevaluated that. I always used to think when I was in addiction that people are generally horrible, that people are bad.”
Ever wondered what it takes to rebuild your life after battling severe alcohol dependence? In this episode of 'One For The Road', David Wilson, also known as SoberDave, sits down with Michael Sargood, the founder of SoberSocials.co.uk. Michael's story is a raw and honest account of his journey from drinking up to a litre of vodka a night to finding sobriety and purpose.
His tale is not just about quitting alcohol but about the transformative power of adding new, positive elements to one's life. After being diagnosed as alcohol-dependent and hitting rock bottom, Michael decided to quit drinking in March 2020. He moved back in with his parents for the first three months of recovery, providing him with a much-needed support system. However, his path wasn't straightforward. A relapse in October 2020 saw him under the care of a mental health team.
But on February 17, 2021, after a blackout that lasted over 24 hours, Michael decided enough was enough. This time, his approach to recovery was different. Instead of merely removing alcohol from his life, he focused on adding new friends, interests, and ambitions. Michael's story highlights the importance of a strong support network and a positive mindset in overcoming addiction. He discusses the impact of alcohol on mental health and the benefits of anti-abuse medication.
He also shares how changing his social circle and finding new hobbies helped him fill the void left by alcohol. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on the road to sobriety.
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