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My Sobriety Journey - from Whisky to Water with Sam Cowen
My Sobriety Journey - from Whisky to Water with Sam Cowen
My Sobriety Journey - from Whisky to Water with Sam Cowen
Saturday 30th April 2022
Listen to Sam Cowen's inspiring journey from alcoholism to sobriety and discover the importance of community support on Tribe Sober.
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Get the buttons here!From Whisky to Water: Sam Cowen's Path to a Sober Life
The relief we feel when we realize that we are not alone in this is deep.
Imagine waking up each morning with no memory of how you got home the night before. That was the reality for Sam Cowen, a well-known radio presenter in South Africa. In this episode of Tribe Sober, host Janet Gourand chats with Sam about her tumultuous journey from heavy drinking to finding peace and purpose in sobriety.
Sam shares her candid story, revealing how her love for whisky began at a radio station bar and spiraled into dangerous levels of alcohol dependence. Her nights were filled with blackout drinking, and she often found herself driving home without any recollection of the journey. But Sam's story doesn't end there. She talks about hitting rock bottom and the life-changing moment that pushed her to seek help.
She swapped whisky for water and discovered swimming as a new passion, which became her sanctuary. As she dove into sobriety, she also faced a new challenge—an addiction to food, leading to significant weight gain. However, through resilience and support, she navigated these obstacles and emerged stronger. Sam emphasizes the power of community in her recovery journey. She discusses how connecting with others who understood her struggles made a world of difference.
Janet and Sam delve into the societal pressures of living an alcohol-free life and the importance of vulnerability in sharing one's story. They also touch on mindfulness and self-compassion as vital tools in maintaining sobriety. Now a recovery coach, Sam uses her experiences to help others find their way to an alcohol-free life. Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of seeking help.
Whether you're sober, trying to get there, or just curious about the journey, Sam's story offers hope and inspiration.