Omar Pinto
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SHAIR 135: “BLACKOUT” with Sarah Hepola, Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget
SHAIR 135: “BLACKOUT” with Sarah Hepola, Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget
SHAIR 135: “BLACKOUT” with Sarah Hepola, Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget
Tuesday 12th September 2017
Sarah Hepola discusses her journey from alcoholism to recovery and self-discovery on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast. Listen now!
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Get the buttons here!Sarah Hepola: From Blackouts to Breakthroughs in Recovery
I think young people are so eager to have these mythological stories that they can tell, and people laugh, and the stories become currency, and the currency makes you feel like you're better than other people or that you matter.
Ever wondered what it's like to piece together your life from the fragments of forgotten nights? Sarah Hepola, author of the best-selling memoir 'BLACKOUT: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget', joins Omar Pinto on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast to share her riveting journey. In this episode, Sarah doesn't hold back as she recounts her descent into alcoholism, marked by nights she couldn't remember and days filled with regret.
But this isn't just a tale of despair; it's a story of redemption and self-discovery. Sarah talks candidly about her struggles with self-acceptance and how alcohol impacted her relationships and social life. She dives into the importance of support groups like AA and the transformative power of vulnerability in storytelling. With a mix of humor and raw honesty, Sarah reveals how spirituality played a crucial role in her recovery, helping her overcome fear and stop overthinking.
If you're looking for an inspiring story that combines personal struggle with profound insights, this episode is a must-listen.