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One For The Road
<p>Thanks for tuning in to Episode 4 of One For The Road.</p><br><p>Join me today, as I chat with national treasure our very own, Denise Welch.</p><p> </p><p>Denise speaks openly about her journey with alcohol, her struggles with postnatal depression and mental health, being bugged, and having</p><p>her personal information infiltrated by the media, and how life in the public eye had a huge impact on her relationship with both alcohol and drugs.</p><p>Denise is now celebrating 9 years of sobriety and has just launched her fabulous new book The Unwelcome Visitor.</p><p> <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-unwelcome-visitor/denise-welch/9781529384543" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-unwelcome-visitor/denise-welch/9781529384543</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you enjoy One For The Road, then click subscribe to be notified for the release of our next episode.</p><p>You can also connect with me via Instagram @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><br><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and also contacts for Denise.</p><br><p>@Alcoholexplained</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alcoholexplained/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alcoholexplained/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/</a></p><br><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><br><p><a href="https://nacoa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nacoa.org.uk/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>Show producer- Dani Attanasio</p><p><a href="https://www.grownuphustle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.grownuphustle.com/</a></p><p>Instagram-@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>
42:43•26 May 2021
Denise Welch: From Public Scrutiny to Personal Victory in Sobriety
“Getting sober requires a rewiring of the brain and instead of reaching for a drink, we have to learn how to reach for support.”
Ever wondered how someone can navigate the intense scrutiny of the public eye while battling personal demons? In this episode of 'One For The Road', David Wilson, also known as SoberDave, sits down with Denise Welch, a beloved figure who has faced more than her fair share of challenges. Denise candidly discusses her journey with alcohol and drugs, the struggles she endured with postnatal depression, and the mental health battles she fought along the way.
Her story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about reclaiming her life from the clutches of public and media intrusion. Denise opens up about being bugged and having her personal information exposed, revealing how these invasions exacerbated her struggles with substance abuse. Celebrating nine years of sobriety, Denise shares the pivotal moments that led her to seek help and the importance of a strong support system.
She emphasizes the need to 'rewire' the brain to maintain sobriety and discusses how living alcohol-free has transformed her approach to life's challenges, including her father's illness. Denise also touches on the broader impacts of alcohol on domestic violence and the benefits of alcohol-free social events. This episode offers a raw and inspiring look at Denise's path to sobriety and mental wellness, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking hope and resilience in their own journey.
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