James Swanwick

Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Victoria English

  • My Darkest Moment With Alcohol At Age 47 & How I Overcame It - Victoria English

My Darkest Moment With Alcohol At Age 47 & How I Overcame It - Victoria English

Saturday 23rd December 2023

Victoria English reveals her inspiring journey from battling alcohol and cancer to achieving a fulfilling, sober life.
26 minutes
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Finding Light: Victoria English's Journey from Alcohol Struggles to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Victoria shares her vulnerable journey of battling triple negative breast cancer and her darkest moments with alcohol
  • She delves into the trauma response that led her to drink after her cancer treatment
  • Through self-compassion and support, Victoria discovered the power to create new neural pathways and soothe herself in a healthy way
  • Her journey serves as a source of hope and empowerment for those struggling with alcohol
  • Victoria invites listeners to take action and book a call to unlock the life they deserve
My darkest moment opened the door to a beautiful life, a truly beautiful life where I'm content. I experience joy. I experience sadness, and it's all okay because I'm human.
Imagine hitting rock bottom at 47, battling both alcohol and a severe health crisis. This is the reality that Victoria English faced. In this episode, Victoria, the head coach at Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, takes us through her personal story of overcoming her darkest moments with alcohol. Her journey is not just about battling the bottle but also about facing triple negative breast cancer and the grueling treatments that followed. How does one cope when life throws such massive challenges your way?
For Victoria, it meant finding a new path without alcohol. She talks openly about how her trauma response led her to drink and how she eventually found solace through self-compassion and support. By creating new neural pathways and healthier coping mechanisms, she transformed her life into one of contentment and fulfillment. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with alcohol or facing similar life challenges.
Victoria's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the possibility of finding light even in the darkest times.
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