Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Olivia describes herself as a gray-area drinker who often took nights off from drinking but never knew when ’enough’ was truly enough.
Olivia describes herself as a gray-area drinker who often took nights off from drinking but never knew when ’enough’ was truly enough.
Olivia describes herself as a gray-area drinker who often took nights off from drinking but never knew when ’enough’ was truly enough.
Wednesday 4th October 2023
Listen to Olivia on 'Sober Motivation' as she recounts her journey from Ireland's drinking culture to a life-changing realization about sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Olivia shares her experience of growing up in Ireland, where alcohol was considered a rite of passage
- A life-altering panic attack led to a profound realization, marking a change in her relationship with alcohol
- She struggled with intense social pressure to drink and found herself in a gray area, unable to stop once she started
- Olivia's journey reflects the struggles and triumphs of navigating sobriety
- The Sober Motivation podcast aims to inspire and provide hope to individuals on their own paths to recovery
If alcohol is causing you problems in your life, then you have a problem with it.
Imagine growing up in a place where drinking is almost a rite of passage. That's Olivia's story, coming to us from Ireland, where the social pressure to drink was intense. Olivia describes herself as a 'gray-area drinker', someone who could take nights off but struggled to know when to stop once she started. Her journey took a dramatic turn during a trip abroad that led to a life-altering panic attack.
This moment became a divine wake-up call, prompting her to rethink her relationship with alcohol. Olivia's candid account on the 'Sober Motivation' podcast offers a raw and relatable glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of finding sobriety in a culture steeped in drinking traditions. Whether you're navigating your own gray area or supporting someone who is, Olivia's story is a beacon of hope and inspiration.