Ep 51. Breaking the generational cycle and becoming a sassy sober Mum, with Teri MacGilbertEp 51. Breaking the generational cycle and becoming a sassy sober Mum, with Teri MacGilbert
Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss
Teri MacGilbert shares her journey of breaking family drinking habits and thriving in sobriety with honesty and resilience.
56:36•2 Jul 2023
Sassy and Sober: Teri MacGilbert's Journey of Breaking Family Drinking Habits
Episode Overview
- Teri shares her journey of breaking a generational drinking cycle and finding sobriety
- She provides insight into her life before and after alcohol, offering a powerful message of hope and self-compassion
- Teri's honesty and vulnerability about her childhood and relationship with alcohol resonate deeply
- Listeners gain valuable insights into the transformative power of sobriety and the importance of self-compassion
- Teri's story inspires hope and encourages others on their own journey to recovery
“I think for me, I always, there were definitely times where alcohol got me into trouble. You know, there were times I once I went on holiday and I ended up in an ambulance on the first day of a holiday.”
What happens when a mum decides to change the script on a family history of drinking? In this episode of Behind The Smile, Ash Butterss sits down with Teri MacGilbert, a mum of three, podcast host, and sober coach who goes by the name @SassySoberMum. Growing up in a household where daily drinking was the norm, Teri found herself turning to alcohol to manage stress as an adult.
After several attempts at sobriety, she finally quit drinking in April 2019 and hasn’t looked back since. Teri’s story is a testament to breaking generational cycles and creating a new legacy for her children. Throughout the episode, Teri discusses how she has gained extra hours in her day and learned to maximize them, the normalization of alcohol in society, and the concept of being a 'dry drunk'.
She also shares her journey of making peace with relationships and the joys of being a present, sober mum. Teri’s honesty about her struggles and triumphs provides a powerful message of hope and self-compassion. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to quit drinking or just want to hear a story of resilience, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.
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