Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
315: Bad Drunk with Millie Mackintosh
315: Bad Drunk with Millie Mackintosh
315: Bad Drunk with Millie Mackintosh
Wednesday 14th May 2025
Join Veronica Valli and Millie Mackintosh as they explore sobriety, mental health, and parenting challenges while sober on the Soberful podcast.
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49 minutes
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Millie's transition to sobriety and its impacts.
- The harsh realities of alcohol on mental health.
- Navigating parenting without alcohol.
- Importance of community and self-compassion in recovery.
- Millie's future aspirations and positive changes from sobriety.
Sobriety expands your life. It's expansive. There's more. It's not lack. It's not less than.
In this insightful episode of the Soberful Podcast, host Veronica Valli engages in a heartfelt conversation with Millie Mackintosh about her transformative journey to sobriety. Millie, a mother of two, opens up about the struggles and triumphs she has faced since choosing to live a sober life nearly three years ago. Throughout her story, Millie highlights the significant impact alcohol had on her mental health, contributing to feelings of anxiety, shame, and guilt.
Millie reflects on her experiences with binge drinking, a common occurrence that society often normalizes. She describes how alcohol was used as a tool to cope with social anxiety and the challenges of parenting. The discussion delves into the cultural narrative that alcohol is synonymous with fun and relaxation, encouraging listeners to reconsider this notion.
A pivotal part of Millie's journey was the support she received from her community, particularly from Chip, who guided her through the early stages of her sobriety. Millie emphasizes the importance of self-compassion in healing from the shame associated with past behaviors. She shares how sobriety has expanded her life, allowing her to fully embrace her role as a parent and explore new aspirations and projects.
Veronica and Millie also touch upon the future possibilities that sobriety brings, offering hope and encouragement to those on similar paths. Millie's book, 'Bad Drunk,' serves as a testament to her journey, providing insights into the challenges and victories of living sober. Listeners are invited to follow Millie's updates on Instagram, where she candidly shares her experiences and connects with her audience.
Veronica concludes the episode with a message of hope, reminding everyone that sobriety is an ongoing process that continues to enrich one's life with clarity and purpose.