180: The Gas Lighting of Mothers with Celeste Yvonne180: The Gas Lighting of Mothers with Celeste Yvonne
Soberful
Celeste Yvonne is a writer and sober mother who used to write cute 'mommy needs wine' memes and blogs. One day she realized she couldn't parent and drink alcohol so reluctantly she quit. Now she is taking on the 'mommy needs wine' trend. To...
35:05•4 May 2022
Breaking the Mommy Wine Myth: A Chat with Celeste Yvonne
“It can be dangerous and harmful, at the very least to our children, but also to mothers who are actually struggling with things like postpartum depression and anxiety, and seeking support at first response was very angry, very patronizing, very, you know, I got a lot of cuss words.”
Feeling like you need a glass of wine to survive motherhood? You’re not alone, but it might be time to rethink that. In this episode of 'Soberful', hosts Veronica Valli and Chip Somers sit down with Celeste Yvonne, a writer and sober mom who once embraced the 'mommy needs wine' culture. Celeste opens up about her journey from writing wine-loving memes to realizing she couldn't be the parent she wanted to be while drinking.
Now, she's on a mission to debunk the myth that alcohol is a mom's best friend. The conversation dives into how society gaslights mothers into believing they need alcohol to cope, the hidden toll it takes on mental health, and its impact on kids. Celeste shares her path to sobriety, the importance of community support, and why self-reflection is crucial.
This episode offers a refreshing perspective on motherhood without the booze, encouraging moms to find healthier ways to navigate the challenges of parenting.
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