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E254: Secrets, Shame, and Sobriety: Emily Redondo’s Story in Wife Mother Drunk
E254: Secrets, Shame, and Sobriety: Emily Redondo’s Story in Wife Mother Drunk
E254: Secrets, Shame, and Sobriety: Emily Redondo’s Story in Wife Mother Drunk
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Emily Redondo shares her raw journey through addiction and motherhood, revealing family secrets and the path to sobriety.
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53 minutes
Honest
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Inspiring
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Matt J
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Emily shares her experience of going to rehab with a breast pump.
- Discusses the impact of generational trauma on addiction.
- Explores societal perceptions of 'wine moms' and hidden drinking habits.
- Highlights the importance of resilience in recovery.
- Reflects on the messy, imperfect road to sobriety.
I was cognizant enough that I cannot give my kid this breast milk. I got to secretly have formula, but I was still continuing.
What happens when the picture-perfect life hides a private hell? Emily Redondo's story is anything but ordinary, and it's laid bare in this gripping episode of Sober Friends. Matt J welcomes Emily, author of 'Wife Mother Drunk,' as she shares her raw journey through addiction, motherhood, and generational trauma. Emily recounts the challenges of hiding formula around the house and navigating the complexities of rehab while breastfeeding.
Her tale isn't just about overcoming addiction but also confronting family secrets that have lingered for decades. She delves into the generational patterns of addiction, revealing how both her parents struggled with alcoholism, and how those experiences shaped her own path. Emily's story is a testament to resilience, as she discusses her attempts to detox at home amidst the chaos of raising young children.
Her candid reflection on these moments offers listeners an authentic glimpse into the harsh realities of addiction. The episode also touches on societal perceptions of 'wine moms' and how Emily navigated her own hidden drinking habits. Through laughter and tears, Emily's journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is messy, imperfect, but ultimately possible. So, how do you face the darkness when it feels insurmountable? Emily’s story might just hold the answer.