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An Honest Conversation With My Mum About Her Journey To Sobriety ft. Lerene Gooden
An Honest Conversation With My Mum About Her Journey To Sobriety ft. Lerene Gooden
An Honest Conversation With My Mum About Her Journey To Sobriety ft. Lerene Gooden
Wednesday 7th February 2024
Nadine Mulvina and her mum, Lerene Gooden, share an honest conversation about Lerene's journey to sobriety, family bonds, and overcoming addiction.
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Get the buttons here!A Candid Chat With My Mum: Lerene Gooden's Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
- Lerene Gooden shares her early experiences with alcohol in 1970s London.
- The impact of cultural and family influences on her drinking habits.
- Challenges faced as a young mother and navigating divorce.
- Hitting rock bottom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Strengthened mother-daughter bond through shared sobriety journey.
Alcohol was just like drinking water.
In this heartfelt episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina sits down with her mum, Lerene Gooden, to discuss her journey to sobriety. Growing up in the pub culture of 1970s London, Lerene shares vivid memories of her early exposure to alcohol. She paints a picture of a time when drinking was as common as having a cup of tea.
From the bustling pubs to the lively party scene of the 1980s, Lerene’s story is both fascinating and sobering. Her reflections reveal how social drinking gradually turned into dependency, leading to moments of deep introspection and realisation. The episode touches on the cultural influences that shaped Lerene's relationship with alcohol, including the normalisation of drinking in her community and family. She candidly discusses the challenges she faced, including the impact of divorce and the pressures of being a young mother.
Nadine and Lerene also explore the darker side of the party scene, where drug use was rampant, and how Lerene managed to steer clear of it despite the temptations. The conversation takes a poignant turn as Lerene describes hitting rock bottom during the COVID-19 pandemic and making the life-changing decision to quit drinking overnight. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of personal transformation.
This episode is not just about Lerene’s journey but also about the strengthened bond between mother and daughter as they navigate their paths to sobriety together. If you're looking for an honest and inspiring conversation about overcoming addiction and finding strength in family, this episode is a must-listen.