Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
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 shares her journey from blackout drinking to sobriety, discussing self-image struggles and the transformative power of recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Sarah Hepola: Blackouts, Sobriety, and the Road to Recovery
Alcohol is this disinhibitor right, and so it's not that it gives you anything that you didn't have, but it can help you get out of your own way.
Ever wondered what it’s like to wake up and not remember a thing from the night before? Sarah Hepola knows this all too well. In this episode of The SHAIR Podcast, host Omar Pinto chats with Sarah about her best-selling memoir, 'BLACKOUT – Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget'. Sarah dives into her chaotic world of heavy drinking, the allure of alcohol, and the moments of complete debauchery that led her down a dark path.
But it’s not all gloom and doom. Sarah’s story is also one of resilience and transformation. She opens up about her journey to sobriety, the struggles she faced with self-consciousness and body image, and how she found solace in AA. Her candid discussion about dating and intimacy in sobriety is both raw and relatable. Sarah also touches on the importance of spirituality, honesty, and authenticity in recovery.
This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, offering a mix of laughter, tears, and profound insights. Whether you’re on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Sarah’s story is sure to resonate and inspire.