Nadine Mulvina

The Sober Butterfly Podcast

Nadine Mulvina and Jessica Dueñas

  • Bottomless to Sober ft. Jessica Dueñas

Bottomless to Sober ft. Jessica Dueñas

Tuesday 23rd May 2023

Jessica Dueñas shares her path from overachiever to sober advocate on 'The Sober Butterfly Podcast', offering hope and insights for those battling addiction.
38 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Healing
Supportive

About this podcast

The Sober Butterfly Podcast
Author:
Nadine Mulvina
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Jessica Dueñas: From High Achiever to Sober Advocate

Episode Overview

  • Jessica Dueñas shares her journey from overachiever to long-term sobriety, shedding light on early experiences with alcohol and disordered eating.
  • She reflects on the impact of family dynamics on her relationship with alcohol, her battle with alcoholic liver disease, and the tragic loss of her partner.
  • Jessica discusses the pivotal moments that led to her sobriety and emphasizes the importance of finding willingness in recovery.
  • She also explores her newfound purpose in helping others through coaching, writing workshops, and support groups.
  • Through her unfiltered narrative, Jessica offers hope and healing to those grappling with alcohol addiction, inspiring listeners to seek the support they need.
I feel like the term rock bottom is funny because I feel like there's always another level further down that you can go... And with that being said, there's a million opportunities to stop and turn your life around as long as you're alive, which is what I always tell people.
Jessica Dueñas has a story that will resonate with anyone who's struggled to balance success and personal demons. In this episode of 'The Sober Butterfly Podcast', hosted by Nadine Mulvina, Jessica opens up about her journey from being a first-generation Cuban/Costa Rican overachiever to finding long-term sobriety. She talks about her early battles with disordered eating and how they intertwined with her relationship with alcohol.
Despite her professional accolades, including winning the 2019 Kentucky State Teacher of the Year award, Jessica's drinking spiraled out of control. Her narrative takes listeners through her rehab experiences, the heartbreak of losing a loved one, and the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety. Now a lifestyle coach and sober consultant, Jessica uses her experiences to help others find their path to recovery.
This episode is a raw, heartfelt conversation that offers hope and practical insights for anyone grappling with addiction.
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