Gayle Macdonald
Gayle Macdonald
This Side of Alcohol with Peggi Cooney
This Side of Alcohol with Peggi Cooney
This Side of Alcohol with Peggi Cooney
Wednesday 9th August 2023
Join Peggi Cooney on 'Sober Bliss' as she shares her journey from addiction to community advocate with Gayle Macdonald.
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Episode Overview
- Peggi Cooney's transformative journey to sobriety and the challenges she overcame as a social worker
- The importance of seeking support and the impact of trauma on one's life
- Embracing self-love and the resilience needed for transformative recovery
- Navigating relationships and the power of community in advocating sobriety
- Peggi's insights on nurturing mental wellness and self-discovery
I think it's really important to tell on yourself to tell one person that you're struggling to tell the truth. The more people that know about what you're doing, the better chances you have of getting and staying sober. You can't do it alone. I tried. I think all of us have tried to do it alone, to try to... I think it's really important to tell on yourself to tell one person that you're struggling to tell the truth. The more people that know about what you're doing, the better chances you have of getting and staying sober. You can't do it alone. I tried. I think all of us have tried to do it alone to try to... I think it's really important to tell on yourself to tell one person that you're struggling to tell the truth. The more people that know about what you're doing, the better chances you have of getting and staying sober. You can't do it alone. I tried. I think all of us have tried to do it alone to try to... I think it's really important to tell on yourself to tell one person that you're struggling to tell the truth. The more people that know about what you're doing, the better chances you have of getting and staying sober. You can't do it alone. I tried. I think all of us have tried to do it alone to try to...
Peggi Cooney's journey to sobriety is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of 'Sober Bliss', Gayle Macdonald sits down with Peggi, a UC Davis professor and author of 'This Side of Alcohol', to discuss the ups and downs of her path to an alcohol-free life. Peggi opens up about the pivotal moments that led to her last drink and how she navigated the massive changes that followed.
But Peggi's story doesn't end with quitting alcohol; it blossomed into something much bigger. She began sharing her experiences, which culminated in a powerful book and a thriving community, including collaborations with 'Sober in the City' events. This episode dives deep into Peggi's early life challenges, family dynamics, parenting struggles, and even the impact of menopause and toxic work environments on her journey.
If you're looking for a heartfelt and honest conversation about overcoming addiction and finding joy in sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.