Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
SHAIR 143: The Dive Bar with Bonnie Pelletier Donahue
SHAIR 143: The Dive Bar with Bonnie Pelletier Donahue
SHAIR 143: The Dive Bar with Bonnie Pelletier Donahue
Tuesday 7th November 2017
Bonnie Pelletier Donahue's journey from addiction to sobriety while owning a dive bar is inspiring. Discover how yoga transformed her life on The Recovery Revolution.
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Get the buttons here!Bonnie Pelletier Donahue: Sobriety and Yoga in the Heart of a Dive Bar
It's like recovery is like a life raft and if I grab on to somebody, I might drown them. So it's like you've got to get on the boat where they're going to help you with the life raft.
Ever wondered how someone can stay sober while owning a bar? Bonnie Pelletier Donahue's story is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode of The Recovery Revolution, Bonnie opens up about her battle with addiction and her path to sobriety. Once a heavy user of alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine, Bonnie faced the loss of her marriages, her youngest daughter, and the support of her family. But that wasn't the end of her story.
She found solace and strength in yoga, eventually becoming a Y12SR instructor, which combines yoga with 12-step recovery principles. Today, she owns and manages a dive bar that belonged to her father, surrounded by alcohol every day yet staying committed to her sobriety. Bonnie shares candidly about the struggles she faced, the impact of recovery on her family, and the importance of self-care and forgiveness.
Her journey emphasizes the power of finding a supportive community and how yoga and meditation have played pivotal roles in her transformation. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction, showcasing that change is possible even in the most challenging environments.