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S3/E8: Braunwyn Windham – Get to the Good Part
S3/E8: Braunwyn Windham – Get to the Good Part
S3/E8: Braunwyn Windham – Get to the Good Part
Tuesday 16th January 2024
Join Braunwyn Windham and Donald McDonald as they discuss recovery, joy, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy in this heartfelt episode.
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Get the buttons here!Braunwyn Windham: Embracing Joy and Authenticity in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Braunwyn Windham shares her experiences and insights on sustained recovery and LGBTQIA+ advocacy
- The episode resonates with themes of community, purpose, and finding joy
- Donald McDonald guides the conversation, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for listeners to connect with the stories being shared
If you're only doing the first part over and over, if you're not drinking, but then you're going back after a couple of weeks or a couple of months, you're never getting to the good part. You're doing the hardest part over and over and over. So if you have an issue or if you want to try sobriety, give yourself a year. Give yourself one year so that you can get to the good part. Because you don't want to do those first few weeks, first few months over and over and over. I wouldn't. You got to put in the time and I promise you it's worth it. Get to the good part.
Imagine balancing the roles of a proud queer mother of seven while passionately advocating for LGBTQIA+ equity. Braunwyn Windham does just that, and in this episode of 'No Thanks But Yes', she shares her incredible journey with host Donald McDonald. As she nears four years of sustained recovery, Braunwyn opens up about her growth since her time on 'The Real Housewives of Orange County'.
With refreshing honesty and an infectious energy, she delves into overcoming behavioral health disorders and discovering the healing power of joy. Her story is not just about recovery; it's about living out loud in our authentic identities and finding connection along the way. Braunwyn’s candid discussion about becoming a peer recovery support specialist highlights the transformative power of helping others.
She emphasizes the importance of community and purpose, making this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating their own path to recovery. Donald McDonald’s empathetic hosting style creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it easy for listeners to connect with the heartfelt stories shared. The conversation resonates with themes of personal growth, authenticity, and the joy found in the journey itself. Braunwyn’s final message is a beacon of hope: hang in there until you 'get to the good part'.
Whether you’re struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers inspiration and a reminder that joy and authenticity are within reach.