507: Mandy Turnbaugh | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women507: Mandy Turnbaugh | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women
The Magdalen House Podcast
Mandy Turnbaugh shares her journey from denial to recovery, highlighting the role of The Magdalen House in shattering alcoholism stigmas.
38:59•12 Apr 2023
Breaking Barriers: Mandy Turnbaugh’s Path to Sobriety and Joy
Episode Overview
- Mandy Turnbaugh's journey from denial to acceptance of alcoholism
- The pivotal moment that led Mandy to seek help and embrace recovery at The Magdalen House
- The challenges of overcoming shame and guilt associated with alcoholism
- The transformative power of recovery and the sense of gratitude and joy it brings
- Mandy's encouragement for those struggling with alcoholism to seek support and return to the path of recovery
“I am recovered in that sense. If I'm alone in my own head, alcohol is a good idea. But if I invite my higher power in and I do not kick him out. So I am recovered in that sense.”
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, and in this episode of 'Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women', host Brynn Hansen sits down with Mandy Turnbaugh to discuss her journey through alcoholism and recovery at The Magdalen House. Mandy opens up about the stigmas she once held about alcoholism and how they impacted her willingness to seek help.
Her story begins during a tough breakup and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a period that saw her life spiral into the grips of alcoholism. Initially reluctant to accept her condition due to societal misconceptions, Mandy shares the pivotal moment that made her seek help. Her candid reflections highlight the emotional battles with shame and guilt, and how overcoming these feelings was crucial to her recovery.
At The Magdalen House, she found a supportive community that helped her shatter these stigmas and embrace sobriety. Mandy’s experiences underline the transformative power of recovery, bringing a sense of gratitude and joy into her life. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with alcoholism, emphasizing the importance of seeking support and breaking free from societal stigmas.
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