Danni Carr
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187. The importance of self compassion and meeting your own standards with Ellissia Campbell
187. The importance of self compassion and meeting your own standards with Ellissia Campbell
187. The importance of self compassion and meeting your own standards with Ellissia Campbell
Saturday 23rd September 2023
Ellissia Campbell shares her journey to sobriety, emphasizing self-compassion, readiness for change, and community support in this inspiring episode.
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Episode Overview
- Ellissia shares her journey to sobriety as a busy Mum and business owner
- She reflects on her relationship with alcohol, influenced by her upbringing with an alcoholic father
- Ellissia discusses turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism and the tipping point that led her to take a break
- She unfolds her process of self-discovery, the role of vulnerability, and the support she found in her community
- Ellissia emphasises the significance of being ready for change and the value of commitment in the journey to sobriety
I don't fight. Like I'm not too cocky. So I'm not naive to the fact that there could be really difficult days down the track, but yeah, I think it's a decision that I can't see anything changing anytime soon. It's so awesome to see and it's possible to make these big changes and it's possible to do that. Yeah. You might surprise yourself. Yeah, you can just have a dabble. I've got two people signed up that are like, I just want to try it for six weeks and just see how I feel. And you don't have to have any more commitment than that, but just be committed to that six weeks if that's what you want to do. Yeah, amazing. Good luck to those people.
Ever felt the weight of daily stress pushing you towards that next drink? Ellissia Campbell, a busy mum and business owner, knows this feeling all too well. In this heartfelt episode of 'How I Quit Alcohol,' Ellissia opens up about her journey to sobriety and the pivotal role self-compassion played in her transformation. Growing up with an alcoholic father, she never saw her own drinking as problematic, despite using alcohol to cope with life's pressures.
But after several attempts and participating in the HIQA challenge, Ellissia has been alcohol-free for 16 months and feels incredible. She shares how sobriety has influenced her relationships, emphasizing the importance of open communication with loved ones when quitting alcohol. Ellissia also discusses the misconception that one needs to be an 'alcoholic' to stop drinking and the significance of being genuinely ready for change.
Her story is a testament to the power of community support, self-care, and staying compassionate with oneself. Tune in for tips on camping sober, insights into meeting personal standards, and more. Whether you're considering cutting back or fully embracing sobriety, Ellissia's journey offers valuable lessons and inspiration.