Ann Dowsett Johnston on Finding Healing Through Writing in Recovery
We live in an alcogenic, Alcocentric Culture where the dominant messaging is: if you want to relax, reward, celebrate, excuse me, you will use alcohol of Canadians where I live and over drink.
Ever thought about how putting pen to paper could change your life? In this heartfelt episode of the 'Sober Bliss' podcast, host Gayle Macdonald chats with the remarkable Ann Dowsett Johnston. Ann is an award-winning journalist and the bestselling author of 'Drink: The Intimate Relationship between Women and Alcohol'. Despite battling a terrible cold, Ann opens up about her journey with alcohol and how writing became her lifeline.
They dive into topics like the dangerous allure of alcohol marketed to women, the societal pressures that lead to risky drinking, and the transformative power of writing in recovery. Ann also shares insights from her 'Writing Your Recovery' course, designed to support women on their sobriety journey. If you're curious about how storytelling can help heal old wounds and build a new, sober life, this episode is a must-listen.