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EP 388: Interview with Beth - BEYOND THE BOTTLE
EP 388: Interview with Beth - BEYOND THE BOTTLE
EP 388: Interview with Beth - BEYOND THE BOTTLE
Tuesday 7th October 2025
Beth shares her journey growing up with an alcoholic mother and founding 'Beyond the Bottle' for families affected by addiction.
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24 minutes
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Compassionate
Informative
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Authentic
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Episode Overview
- Addiction often stems from unhealed trauma and affects entire families.
- Supportive communities can reduce isolation and promote healing.
- People facing trauma have two paths: seek help or self-medicate.
- 'Beyond the Bottle' provides a safe space for open conversation and peer support.
- Breaking the stigma around addiction is crucial for healing.
No one wakes up and chooses to be an alcoholic. That is from a trauma that has not been healed.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this heartfelt episode of Sobertown Podcast, Beth, the creator of the 'Beyond the Bottle' TikTok page, shares her moving story of growing up with an alcoholic mother. Beth's mother, despite numerous attempts at rehabilitation, tragically passed away at 49. This poignant experience inspired Beth to create a supportive community for families affected by addiction.
She candidly discusses the trauma of her childhood, from having to lock her bedroom door to protect her belongings to losing friendships due to the stigma surrounding her mother's addiction. Beth, who earned a first-class university degree against all odds, emphasises that addiction often stems from unhealed trauma and affects entire families. Her message is clear: people facing trauma have two paths—seek help or self-medicate.
Through 'Beyond the Bottle,' Beth aims to provide a safe space for open conversations and peer support, reducing isolation and promoting healing. The episode offers a rare perspective on addiction from the family member's point of view, highlighting the ripple effects of alcoholism. Host Michael engages with Beth on the importance of community support and understanding, rather than judgement. They explore how sobriety is not just about abstinence but about finding strength and healing in a supportive community.
Beth's resilience and dedication to spreading awareness are truly inspiring. Her story reminds us that no one chooses to become an addict, and that with the right support, anyone can find a path to healing. Are you ready to explore what lies beyond the bottle?