David Wilson

One For The Road

David Wilson

  • Alex Leigh

Alex Leigh

Friday 24th October 2025

Join Alex Leigh on 'One For The Road' as she shares her journey from fashion model excess to inspiring sobriety.
Explicit
70 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Transformative
Hopeful
Engaging

About this podcast

One For The Road
Author:
David Wilson
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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From Runways to Real Life: Alex Leigh's Sobriety Journey

Episode Overview

  • Alex Leigh shares her journey from international fashion model to sobriety advocate.
  • Discusses the impact of 'mummy needs wine' culture on her life.
  • Reveals how sobriety has led to personal growth and new connections.
  • Highlights the importance of self-compassion in recovery.
  • Encourages listeners to rethink their relationship with alcohol.
"I used to think that all those connections you made on nights out were deep, but now I'm making real connections."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Dive into the fascinating story of Alex Leigh, a former 90s international fashion model, who once lived a life filled with glamour, excess, and the high-flying allure of the runway. This week, she joins Sober Dave on 'One For The Road' to share her remarkable transformation from the chaotic world of fashion and substance abuse to a fulfilling life of sobriety.
Alex candidly recounts her early years, marked by personal tragedies and the subsequent spiral into a lifestyle of parties and substance use that almost consumed her. Yet, it wasn't the glitzy parties or the allure of champagne that finally made her hit rock bottom. Instead, it was the seemingly innocuous 'mummy needs wine' culture that nearly derailed her life.
Now, over two and a half years sober, Alex has not only reclaimed her life but also found a new purpose in inspiring mid-forties mums who feel they've lost themselves. With a light-hearted touch, she reflects on her past with Sober Dave, revealing how her journey to sobriety has been nothing short of a rebirth.
If you're seeking stories of courage and growth or looking for motivation to change your relationship with alcohol, Alex's story is one you won't want to miss. Her journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the joy of finding clarity in a world once clouded by addiction. How can Alex's transformation inspire you on your own path to sobriety?
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