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Over The Influence
S3 Ep185: Barbara Williams: Sober In Colour
S3 Ep185: Barbara Williams: Sober In Colour
S3 Ep185: Barbara Williams: Sober In Colour
Monday 7th October 2024
Barbara Williams shares her inspiring journey to sobriety and her mission to support women of colour in the Over The Influence podcast.
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49 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Supportive
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Engaging
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Episode Overview
- Barbara Williams shares her experience of quitting alcohol and her mission to support women of colour.
- She discusses the challenges of being the only person of colour at sober events.
- Barbara highlights the failed moderation tricks and the significant time gained from sobriety.
- Her positive energy and infectious laugh make this episode engaging and inspiring.
- The episode emphasises the importance of creating supportive communities both online and in person.
I didn't have a rock bottom. I had several pebble bottoms.
Barbara Williams, known for her vibrant and uplifting social media presence as @sober_in_colour, joins Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson on the Over The Influence podcast. Barbara shares her journey of sobriety and her mission to encourage more women of colour to quit alcohol. She noticed a lack of diversity at sober events and aims to change that by creating a supportive community both online and in person.
Barbara's candid reflections on her own drinking habits, including what she calls her 'pebble bottoms', resonate deeply with anyone who has struggled with alcohol. She talks about the challenges of being the only person of colour at these events and the additional barriers this can create. Her story is one of transformation, from starting to drink at 11 AM on a rainy day to becoming a beacon of hope for others.
Barbara's journey is filled with relatable moments, like trying to moderate drinking with tricks that never quite worked and the surprising amount of time gained once she stopped drinking. Her laugh is infectious, and her positive energy is palpable throughout the episode. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.