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In this episode, I chat with Julie Elsdon, mom, wife and recovered alcoholic. As a Certified Professional Recovery and Life Coach, Julie takes us back to where her addiction all started at age 19. She shares what to do if you are showing signs of abusing alcohol, and how to get help.
We go deep in this episode. You don’t want to miss this episode!
In This Episode
- Julie shares her childhood and how alcohol was “always around.”
- When Julie’s drinking went from in check, to not in check, and how she knew the line had eroded.
- About hiding your drinking.
- The moment Julie decided to get sober.
- Julie takes us through her sober journey.
- Julie talks about her triggers, and she navigates around them.
- If you may be teetering on that line, Julie shares some signs your drinking isn’t in check. She also shares what advice she has for women who may be on that slippery slope.
- The first thing someone should do if they feel they have a problem with drinking.
- About life today as Sober Julie.
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When it comes to alcohol treatment, it must be mentioned that the classic 12-step program is usually the most popular choice especially amongst young adults and teenagers since it is efficient, simple and it works for most people. However, the best part about these treatment centers is that they provide extended support and help, and most of them help their patients prevent relapse even after the treatment session is over.