Gayle Macdonald
Gayle Macdonald
Sober Bliss Meets Michelle - Captivate Coaching & Consulting
Sober Bliss Meets Michelle - Captivate Coaching & Consulting
Sober Bliss Meets Michelle - Captivate Coaching & Consulting
Thursday 7th April 2022
Former rugby player Michelle discusses her journey to sobriety and how it improved her energy, sleep, and resilience on 'Sober Bliss'.
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Get the buttons here!From Rugby Fields to Boardrooms: Michelle's Journey to Sobriety
It's not helpful for me, this is not improving my life. But yet we think we can't enjoy all of that if we're not drinking, because it's alcohol that makes everything so amazing, which it doesn't not at all.
Imagine the intensity of a premiership rugby match. Now, picture that same drive and energy channeled into a life of sobriety. In this episode of 'Sober Bliss', Gayle Macdonald sits down with Michelle, a retired premiership rugby player who has transitioned into an executive business coach. Michelle's story is a testament to how an experiment in sobriety can become a transformative lifestyle choice. Michelle opens up about the toll that daily drinking took on her life.
Balancing the demands of motherhood and a high-powered career, she found herself drained, struggling with poor sleep and low resilience. It was a vicious cycle that many can relate to. But what started as a simple experiment—cutting out alcohol—soon blossomed into a fulfilling way of life. Throughout the conversation, Michelle shares candid insights into her journey. She talks about the initial challenges and how changing her perspective on alcohol made all the difference.
Instead of seeing sobriety as a restriction, she began to view it as a gift to herself. Michelle also delves into her toolkit for maintaining an alcohol-free life, including practices like meditation and mindfulness to handle tough days and negative emotions. For anyone considering sobriety, Michelle offers practical advice: treat it as an experiment and find what works for you. Her story is not just about quitting alcohol; it's about discovering joy and empowerment without it.
Whether you're just starting your sober journey or looking for fresh inspiration, Michelle's experiences provide a relatable and uplifting narrative. Tune in to hear Michelle's inspiring journey from the rugby field to the boardroom, and learn how choosing sobriety can transform your life too.