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Sober Stories: Marie
Sober Stories: Marie
Sober Stories: Marie
Tuesday 30th July 2024
Marie Shaw shares her journey from redundancy to sobriety and becoming a wellness advocate. Discover her story of transformation and mindfulness.
75 minutes
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Honest
Encouraging
Supportive
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Sobriety Success Stories
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Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Marie Shaw shares her journey from redundancy to sobriety.
- She discusses the challenges of drinking out of habit.
- Marie highlights the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness.
- She talks about creating a supportive environment for oneself.
- Her story underscores the positive changes that come with sobriety.
I realised that alcohol was not aligning with who I wanted to be
Marie Shaw, a meditation instructor from Staffordshire, shares her inspiring journey to sobriety in this episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People. With 576 days of sobriety under her belt, Marie opens up about her transformation from a local authority worker to a wellness advocate. After facing redundancy, she embraced a new path, training as an Exhale meditation instructor and launching her brand, Unfunk Your Soul.
Marie’s story is one of self-discovery and realising that alcohol no longer aligned with the person she wanted to become. She talks about the challenges of drinking 'just because' and how her sober curiosity led her to a more fulfilling life without alcohol. Marie's reflections on her past drinking habits, the social pressures she faced, and the positive changes she has experienced since quitting alcohol are both relatable and encouraging.
She also discusses the importance of mindfulness, self-awareness, and creating a supportive environment for oneself. Marie’s candid conversation highlights the transformative power of sobriety and the peace it brings. If you're on your own journey to sobriety or considering it, Marie's story might just be the inspiration you need.