I Have 12 Questions
I Have 12 Questions
S3 EP5 - Kathy West with 7.5 Years in Recovery on Life, Love, Career, Atheism and Sobriety and Multiple Approaches
S3 EP5 - Kathy West with 7.5 Years in Recovery on Life, Love, Career, Atheism and Sobriety and Multiple Approaches
S3 EP5 - Kathy West with 7.5 Years in Recovery on Life, Love, Career, Atheism and Sobriety and Multiple Approaches
Friday 28th June 2024
Join Amanda Patton as she chats with Kathy West about her 7.5 years in recovery, touching on sobriety, atheism, love, and finding genuine connections.
69 minutes
Inspiring
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Kathy West: A Journey Through Sobriety, Atheism, and Love
Episode Overview
- Kathy West shares her seven and a half years of sobriety journey.
- Discusses the difference between bar communities and real connections.
- Highlights the importance of support systems in recovery.
- Explores personalisation in recovery programs.
- Reflects on the challenges and rewards of a sober lifestyle.
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Get ready for an engaging and heartfelt episode of 'I Have 12 Questions Podcast' as Amanda Patton sits down with Kathy West, who has been in recovery for seven and a half years. This episode is a deep dive into Kathy's journey through sobriety, atheism, love, and career, sprinkled with her unique perspectives and free-thinking approach to life.
Amanda and Kathy met years ago at meetings in Austin, and their conversation is a blend of mutual respect and admiration, making for an inspiring listen. Kathy shares her experiences of transitioning from a life of addiction to finding genuine connections in recovery. She touches on the illusion of community found in bars versus the real, supportive relationships she has now.
The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of living a sober lifestyle, including the vulnerability and trust required in recovery. Kathy’s candid reflections on her journey, including her multiple arrests for DWI and the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety, are both eye-opening and relatable. She discusses the importance of having a support system and how she navigates the ups and downs of life without alcohol.
Amanda and Kathy also delve into the nuances of various recovery programs and the need for flexibility and personalisation in one's recovery journey. With humour, honesty, and a touch of nostalgia, this episode is a testament to the power of community and the resilience of the human spirit. Tune in to hear Kathy's story and gain insights that might just resonate with your own journey or that of someone you care about.