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Bryony Gordon: From Mad Girl to Sober Royalty
Bryony Gordon: From Mad Girl to Sober Royalty
Bryony Gordon: From Mad Girl to Sober Royalty
Sunday 6th July 2025
Explore Bryony Gordon's inspiring journey from battling addiction to becoming a mental health advocate and sober role model.
50 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Bryony Gordon's candid discussion on sobriety.
- The impact of OCD on her childhood and career.
- How running became a part of her sober lifestyle.
- Her book encourages readers to reevaluate booze habits.
- Interviewing Prince Harry marked a career milestone.
I can't drink... every time I tried to stop drinking, I knew that if I picked up a drink, the only thing that would get me back into sobriety would have to be something worse than the time before.
In this enlightening podcast episode, hosts Victoria Vanstone and Hamish Adams-Cairns sit down with Bryony Gordon, a prominent voice in mental health and sobriety advocacy. Bryony Gordon, known for her bestselling book 'Mad Girl', opens up about her personal struggles with OCD and addiction, sharing her journey towards sobriety. Her candid storytelling and humor have made her a relatable figure for many dealing with similar challenges.
Bryony's career took a significant leap when she interviewed Prince Harry about mental health, a conversation that highlighted her ability to connect deeply with others. Despite her professional success, she faced personal battles, particularly with alcohol addiction. Approaching her eighth anniversary of sobriety, Bryony reflects on the transformative power of giving up alcohol, highlighting how it improved her mental health and anxiety.
A mother, wife, and now a marathon runner, Bryony discusses how running became a pivotal part of her sobriety journey. It provided her with a new outlet for personal growth and community engagement, notably through her initiative Mental Health Mates, which fosters connection among individuals facing mental health challenges. The episode delves into the societal pressures surrounding alcohol, with Bryony emphasizing the importance of reevaluating one's relationship with booze.
Her memoir, which took five years to write, aims to inspire readers to reconsider their alcohol consumption, offering a blend of humor and raw honesty. Listeners are encouraged to explore Bryony's book, which promises to evoke laughter, reflection, and possibly a new perspective on sobriety. Through her narrative, Bryony Gordon showcases how embracing one's vulnerabilities can lead to empowerment and authenticity, making her a beacon of hope for countless individuals navigating similar paths.