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One For The Road
<p>Welcome back to another season of One For The Road.</p><p>To launch season 5 I am joined by the wonderful Cat Simms.</p><br><p>Cat is a content creator, podcaster and soon-to-be-author who is still trying to figure the whole ‘adulting’ thing out.</p><p>She’s made a living out of documenting her failures and successes as a 40 year old woman, a mother and a wife across various social media platforms.</p><p>Her mission in life is to make as many women as possible feel ‘seen’ and to make them realise that they are never, ever, ‘the only one.’ She’s honest AF, sober, wonderfully self-deprecating and willing to say all the things the rest of us hide away and, in doing so, manages to make us all feel a little bit better about our perfectly messy lives.</p><br><p>If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode.</p><p>If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/</a></p><p>or via my website <a href="https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/</a></p><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Cat.</p><p><a href="https://www.notsosmugnow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.notsosmugnow.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/notsosmugnow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/notsosmugnow/</a><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a><a href="https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services</a></p><p><a href="https://nacoa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nacoa.org.uk/</a></p><p>Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez</p><p><a href="https://www.grownuphustle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.grownuphustle.com/</a></p><p>Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez</p><p>@GrownupHustle</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
56:19•23 Mar 2022
Cat Sims: Embracing Sobriety and the Chaos of Adulting
“Getting sober requires a rewiring of the brain, and instead of reaching for a drink, we have to learn how to reach for support.”
Imagine sharing your most vulnerable moments with the world to help others feel less alone. That's exactly what Cat Sims does. In this episode of 'One For The Road', host David Wilson, also known as SoberDave, sits down with Cat, a content creator and soon-to-be author who openly documents her ups and downs as a 40-year-old woman, mother, and wife. Cat's mission is to make women feel 'seen' and understood, assuring them they're not alone in their struggles.
Her candidness about sobriety, mental health, and the messiness of life is both refreshing and relatable. Cat dives into her journey to sobriety, discussing how childhood experiences shaped her relationship with alcohol and the crucial role therapy played in her recovery. She doesn't shy away from addressing the stigma around the word 'alcoholic' and the impact of societal perceptions on personal struggles. Throughout their conversation, David and Cat highlight the importance of accountability and community support in maintaining sobriety.
They also touch on how the lockdown affected people's drinking habits and the need for self-acceptance in recovery. If you're looking for an honest and heartfelt discussion on sobriety, motherhood, and navigating the chaos of adulting, this episode is a must-listen.
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