Danni Carr

How I quit alcohol

Danni Carr

  • 356. Surviving the past and the power to change with Maddie from NSW

356. Surviving the past and the power to change with Maddie from NSW

Saturday 21st February 2026

Join Maddie from NSW as she shares her inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, overcoming trauma and finding hope.
72 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Healing
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Hopeful

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How I quit alcohol
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Danni Carr
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Surviving Trauma: Maddie's Journey to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Early exposure to alcohol can have long-lasting effects.
  • Family dynamics play a crucial role in addiction.
  • Recovery requires facing past traumas head-on.
  • Support networks are vital for sustained sobriety.
  • Forgiveness and self-compassion aid healing.
"For the first time saying it, I'm good and I actually believe it and I mean it."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode offers a powerful story of resilience and hope as Maddie from New South Wales shares her journey from childhood encounters with alcohol to her ongoing recovery. Maddie's early exposure to alcohol in a family where substance use was normalised set the stage for years of struggle.
Her story is not just about the challenges of addiction, but also about the traumatic events that have shaped her life, including a harrowing incident of domestic violence involving her brother. Maddie opens up about the anger and pain that have been constant companions and how she has worked towards healing and reconciliation with her family.
Maddie candidly discusses the moment she realised alcohol was not her friend and how she took steps to change her life for her young son. Her journey is a testament to the strength it takes to break free from a cycle of substance abuse and the importance of seeking help. Through therapy, support networks, and sheer determination, Maddie has found a path to sobriety and is rebuilding her life one step at a time.
With humour and honesty, Maddie's story is a reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how dark the past may seem. Her journey is filled with lessons on forgiveness, self-compassion, and the courage to face one's demons. It's a story that resonates with anyone who has faced similar battles or knows someone who has. Are you ready to be inspired by Maddie's story of survival and transformation?
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