Taking the Plunge: Michele Waterman's 22-Year Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
Michelle shares her story of taking the plunge into sobriety 22 years ago. Exploring the challenges and victories of maintaining sobriety and breaking cycles of trauma. Insights on facing past trauma, embracing authenticity, and cultivating courage for lasting change. Discover the transformative power of recovery, resilience, and community support. Join Michelle on her journey of self-reflection, growth, and empowerment in the face of adversity.
It takes truckloads of courage to create lasting change. And the great news is that courageousness can be cultivated.
Ever thought about what it really takes to stay sober for over two decades? Michele Waterman, the host of Real Joy Recovery Podcast, shares her deeply personal story of taking the plunge into sobriety. In this episode, Michele reads a chapter from the Amazon best-selling book 'Taking the Plunge', which she co-authored with eleven other women entrepreneurs.
She opens up about her 22-year journey of maintaining sobriety and how overcoming the patterns from growing up in an alcoholic family transformed her into the woman, mother, and leader she is today. This episode isn't just about staying sober; it's about the courage to face your past, the strength to break free from old patterns, and the joy that comes from embracing your true self.
Michele's story is a testament to the transformative power of recovery and the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Whether you're on your own journey to sobriety, supporting a loved one, or just curious about what it takes to make such a profound change, this episode offers a heartfelt and inspiring look at what it means to truly take the plunge.