Emily McAllister: Overcoming Bulimia, Substance Abuse Recovery and Being a Wildly Successful Sober MommyEmily McAllister: Overcoming Bulimia, Substance Abuse Recovery and Being a Wildly Successful Sober Mommy
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
#7: Emily McAllister is a writer, photographer and content creator. A Boston native, she now calls Southern California home, and lives with her husband and 2 daughters. Emily writes about recovery, honest motherhood and anything to do with personal development. She specializes in lifestyle, family and childbirth photography, capturing raw, candid, 'in-between' moments. Emily has been sober since September 25, 2009. She is fueled by spontaneous dance parties and copious amounts of coffee. Connect with Emily: Blog: https://chasingmcallisters.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/chasingmcallisters Instagram: http://instagram.com/emilymcallisterphotography Facebook: http://facebook.com/chasingmcallisters
1:42:40•28 May 2019
Emily McAllister: From Bulimia to Sober Success and Honest Motherhood
“I lost my job, bartending, like bartending at a bar that, like we used to party in after hours I couldn't keep that job because I couldn't show up. I was dodging my landlord because I hadn't paid my rent, and I don't know if I was dodging him or the shadow people, but I was dodging everybody and I threw my stuff in trash bags and put it in a storage unit and showed up at the house I was partying at and just decided I would stay there for a little while.”
Emily McAllister's journey is a testament to resilience and transformation. A Boston native now thriving in Southern California, Emily is a writer, photographer, and content creator who has been sober since September 25, 2009. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Emily opens up about her struggles with bulimia, substance abuse, and the challenges of honest motherhood.
She shares how she hit rock bottom—dodging landlords, losing jobs, and living out of trash bags—before finding the courage to change. Her story is a powerful reminder of the depths of addiction but also of the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Emily credits the recovery community for providing the support she needed to stay sober. She also discusses the challenges of breaking anonymity and the importance of personal development in her recovery journey.
Whether you're battling addiction or supporting someone who is, Emily's story offers hope and practical insights. With her candid approach and spontaneous dance parties fueled by copious amounts of coffee, Emily's narrative is both relatable and inspiring.
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