Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 164. Solo Episode: 6 Mistakes I've Made in 6 Years of Sobriety
Ep 164. Solo Episode: 6 Mistakes I've Made in 6 Years of Sobriety
Ep 164. Solo Episode: 6 Mistakes I've Made in 6 Years of Sobriety
Sunday 1st March 2026
Ash Butterss shares six sobriety mistakes that transformed her life in this honest and inspiring episode.
49 minutes
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Honest
Reflective
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Ashleigh Butterss
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Expecting others to change can hinder personal growth.
- Fitting old habits into a new sober life often leads to discomfort.
- People-pleasing is a form of dishonesty and can be detrimental.
- The constant quest for more can overshadow present achievements.
- Healing is a continuous journey without a finish line.
"Sobriety now feels woven into who I am, more a part of me than the drinking version ever was."
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Ash Butterss takes us on a raw and heartfelt journey through her six years of sobriety in this episode of 'Behind The Smile'. On the very day she celebrates her sixth sober anniversary, Ash opens up about the six mistakes she's made along the way and how they've been pivotal in her personal growth.
From expecting others to change to handing over her power to those who didn't have her best interests at heart, Ash candidly shares her experiences. She discusses the challenge of fitting her old life into her new one, the perils of people-pleasing, and the endless quest for more. Her stories are relatable and serve as gentle reminders that mistakes are opportunities for learning. Ash’s honesty is refreshing as she talks about the importance of self-love and authenticity in recovery.
If you're curious about how someone can transform their life through sobriety, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a touching reminder that healing is an ongoing journey, not a destination. So, are you ready to reflect on your own path and embrace the lessons within your mistakes?