Authentically Alcohol-Free in Australia with Ash ButterssAuthentically Alcohol-Free in Australia with Ash Butterss
Alcohol Tipping Point
How do you live an authentic sober life in a world that drinks? Ashleigh Butterss joins the show to tell us how it's done. Ashleigh Butterss is the creator, host and executive producer of Behind The Smile – a recovery podcast designed to expose and remove the stigma around mental health, trauma and addiction. She is also a yoga and meditation teacher and the mum to her fur baby Frank. We chat about: How she gave up drinking What inpatient rehab is really like How to stay sober in drunk world The importance of routines How perfectionism relates to drinking
50:54•12 Apr 2023
Living Authentically Alcohol-Free: Ash Butterss' Story
Episode Overview
- Ashleigh Butterss shares her journey from growing up in an alcoholic home to overcoming alcoholism and embracing sobriety
- Insights into the transformative power of therapy, meditation, and gratitude in the recovery process
- Challenges of re-entering the world sober and reclaiming self-worth after inpatient rehab
- Journey of overcoming perfectionism and finding hope in the recovery journey
- Valuable resources and insights for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance in their own recovery journey
“You know, this particular rehab, there were not just alcoholics and addicts in there. There were people in there for depression, anxiety, codependency, sex and love addiction, gambling. And at the end of the day, we all came back to trying to understand what were our core issues, our core beliefs, healing from that trauma, and then being able to re-enter the world with a whole new set of tools to be able to do so.”
Ever wondered how to stay true to yourself in a world that loves to drink? Ash Butterss knows a thing or two about that. As the creator and host of the 'Behind The Smile' podcast, Ash has made it her mission to break down the stigma around mental health, trauma, and addiction. In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', she opens up about her own journey to sobriety, sharing candidly about her struggles and triumphs.
Growing up in a home where alcohol was a constant presence, Ash started drinking at just 12 years old. This led to a decade-long battle with heavy drinking and substance abuse. But after the heartbreaking loss of her fiancé's brother, she decided it was time for a change. Ash's story is one of resilience and transformation.
She talks about her experience in inpatient rehab and the tools that helped her stay sober in a world that often seems obsessed with drinking. From therapy and meditation to the importance of routines and battling perfectionism, Ash offers practical advice and heartfelt insights. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with inspiration and wisdom.
Tune in to hear Ash's story and learn how you too can live an authentic, alcohol-free life.
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