Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
292: Claiming Sobriety With Filmmaker and Director Diane Bell
292: Claiming Sobriety With Filmmaker and Director Diane Bell
292: Claiming Sobriety With Filmmaker and Director Diane Bell
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Join filmmaker Diane Bell as she shares her journey to sobriety and insights into the film industry, challenging cultural norms and inspiring change.
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Episode Overview
- Diane Bell's path to sobriety and its impact on her life.
- Exploration of cultural drinking norms in Scotland.
- Representation of alcohol in the film industry.
- Empowering creative women to pursue both art and financial success.
- Personal development and overcoming limiting beliefs.
If you really want to change your life, you're going to have to stop drinking.
In this insightful episode of the Soberful podcast, host Veronica Valli welcomes Diane Bell, an award-winning filmmaker and director known for her impact at the Sundance Film Festival. Diane shares her personal journey of sobriety, which marks a significant transformation in her life and career. Raised in Scotland, a culture steeped in drinking traditions, Diane always assumed that alcohol was a permanent fixture in life.
However, driven by a desire for personal growth and a healthier lifestyle, she chose to embrace sobriety at the age of 46. Diane discusses how the romanticized image of the 'starving artist' often includes alcohol, perpetuating a myth that creativity and substance use are intertwined. She challenges these narratives, asserting that one can be both creative and financially successful without relying on alcohol as a crutch.
The episode delves into Diane's experiences with alcohol, reflecting on a pivotal moment in her late twenties when she attended an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Although she initially dismissed the idea of being an alcoholic, it laid the groundwork for her eventual decision to quit drinking. This change came as part of a broader personal development journey, which included exploring different spiritual practices like yoga and Buddhism.
Diane emphasizes the importance of questioning limiting beliefs and societal norms, particularly for women in the creative industries. She shares her mission to empower women to pursue their passions without compromising their wellbeing or financial aspirations. Listeners will find Diane's story both inspiring and relatable, as it touches on themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the courage to redefine one's path.
For those looking to connect with Diane, she is active on Instagram, where she shares insights on screenwriting and living an abundant life.