David Wilson
David Wilson
Anna Donaghey
Anna Donaghey
Anna Donaghey
Friday 11th October 2024
Join Anna Donaghey on One For The Road as she shares her journey from alcohol addiction to mindful drinking and personal peace.
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65 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Anna Donaghey shares her sobriety journey.
- Discusses mindful drinking and personal happiness.
- Examines the role of advertising in drinking habits.
- Highlights Anna's podcast, The Big Drink Rethink.
- Encourages listeners to rethink their alcohol consumption.
It's all your fault if you fall foul of this thing, which we have really spent a lot of money on ensuring that you fall foul of, but it's your fault.
In this engaging episode of One For The Road, host Sober Dave welcomes Anna Donaghey, an Alcohol Mindset Coach and speaker, who shares her transformative journey from alcohol addiction to mindful drinking. With a background in the advertising industry spanning 25 years, Anna combines her professional insights with personal experiences to shed light on the complex relationship between society and alcohol consumption. Anna's story begins with her upbringing, where she was supported by her parents through her education.
Her career took off in Birmingham during a university placement with Rover, leading her to London where she spent 15 years in ad agencies—a period she describes as the peak of her 'boozy career'. Despite the seemingly glamorous lifestyle, Anna realized the stress and dependencies intertwined with her work and social life.
Through her podcast, The Big Drink Rethink, Anna aims to change the national conversation around alcohol consumption, advocating for mindful drinking practices that align with personal peace and happiness. Her own sobriety journey is marked by self-discovery and resilience, embracing techniques popularized by platforms like This Naked Mind. Anna discusses the societal hooks that encourage alcohol consumption, including the powerful influence of advertising.
She challenges listeners to consider the ways in which marketing strategies have been designed to capitalize on consumer habits, often leading to detrimental effects on personal health and wellbeing. In a heartfelt conversation with Sober Dave, Anna shares insights from her personal experiences and highlights the importance of redefining one's relationship with alcohol. Through her work and podcast, she inspires others to pursue a life of sobriety and mindfulness, celebrating the joys of living without dependency.
Listeners are encouraged to explore The Big Drink Rethink podcast for relatable stories and practical advice on mindful drinking. Anna's journey serves as a powerful reminder of the possibilities that lie beyond addiction, offering hope and inspiration to those on similar paths.