216. Going Public After 15 Years Of Sobriety With Hilary Phelps216. Going Public After 15 Years Of Sobriety With Hilary Phelps
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
Hilary Phelps was an overachiever from the beginning. She was a straight “A” student and the fastest swimmer in the country for her age group, until the age of 14, when she took her first sip of alcohol. From that moment, she was hooked and spent the next 15-years drinking, and feeling empty, lost, and hopeless.
1:00:07•27 Dec 2023
Hilary Phelps: Finding Strength in Sobriety After 15 Years
Episode Overview
- Hilary Phelps's 15-year struggle with alcohol and the journey to recovery
- Breaking the stereotype of addiction through personal stories
- Encouraging individuals to speak up and seek help for addiction and alcoholism
- The importance of transforming pain and hopelessness into courage and empowerment
- Dismantling the stigma of alcoholism and addiction through sharing experiences
“The more people that tell their stories, the more those people who are suffering in silence, the more likely they are to get help, which is what this is all about.”
Imagine being the fastest swimmer in your age group, a straight 'A' student, and then losing it all to alcohol. That was Hilary Phelps' reality from the age of 14. For the next 15 years, she battled with drinking, feeling lost and hopeless. It wasn’t just about quitting alcohol; it was about changing her entire life. At 29, she took the brave step of checking herself into rehab.
Hilary kept her recovery a secret until she celebrated 15 years of sobriety in June 2022. It was then she realized that silence was no longer an option. She felt compelled to share her story, believing that 'we're only as sick as our secrets'. Now, Hilary is a speaker, addiction recovery advocate, writer, and holistic wellness coach. She’s on a mission to help other women find their voice and heal from whatever holds them back.
In this episode, Hilary opens up about her journey, aiming to break down the stigma surrounding addiction. Her story shows that addiction can affect anyone, no matter how successful they appear on the outside. By sharing her experiences, she hopes to encourage others to speak up and seek help. Tune in to hear how Hilary turned her pain into purpose and became a beacon of hope for those struggling in silence.
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