Episode 47: Breaking free, navigating the path to sobriety and healing with Colette SafhillEpisode 47: Breaking free, navigating the path to sobriety and healing with Colette Safhill
Recovery Plus Podcast: F*ck Yesterday, Focus on Today
Join podcast host Dr. Mei-Li Hennen on the Recovery Plus Podcast as she invites you to step into the world of Colette Safhill—a remarkable individual who embodies the essence of embracing the whole person. In this transformative podcast, Colette shares her personal journey of recovery, discussing the challenges of addiction and the pursuit of sobriety. She delves into the complexities of being a young single parent, therapy, marriage, resilience, surviving cancer, and the struggles in the non-alcohol beverage industry. Colette candidly explores the risks and nuances of NA beverages in recovery, offering valuable insights and empowering choices for those on a similar path. Through it all, Colette finds strength and support from her incredible husband, friends, and four children, reminding herself to be kind, honest, and grateful for the blessings in her life. Prepare to be inspired by Colette Safhill's unwavering belief in the power of possibilities and her dedication to helping others embrace their authentic selves. Find Colette on Social Media: Website: https://mythdrinks.co.uk Email: info@mythdrinks.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mythdrinks IG: myth.drinks
56:45•24 May 2023
From Struggles to Strength: Colette Safhill's Journey of Sobriety and Resilience
Episode Overview
- Colette Safhill's journey from addiction to sobriety and resilience
- Insights into the complexities of being a young single parent in recovery
- Challenges and triumphs in the non-alcoholic beverage industry
- Valuable reflections on freedom and the power of choice in sobriety
- Inspiring journey of reinvention and finding joy in authenticity
“For me, what I paid for, and I do think I paid for my sobriety was freedom. That's why I get to choose how my day ends. I get to choose what I have of choice, which is amazing. I don't drink other people's drinks and piss in the bed. I don't do anything like that anymore. I get to choose, and that's what I do with that choice, you know, and how that choice pans out that.”
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around from addiction to a fulfilling, joyful existence? In this episode of Recovery Plus Podcast, Dr. Mei-Li Hennen chats with Colette Safhill, whose story is nothing short of remarkable. Colette opens up about her battle with addiction, the road to sobriety, and the myriad challenges she faced along the way.
From being a young single parent to surviving cancer, Colette’s journey is a testament to resilience and the human spirit's capacity for growth. She doesn’t shy away from discussing the intricacies of therapy, marriage, and the support system that helped her stay strong, including her incredible husband and four children. One particularly fascinating aspect of Colette’s story is her venture into the non-alcoholic beverage industry.
She shares candid insights into the risks and nuances of NA beverages in recovery, offering valuable perspectives for anyone navigating similar waters. Through it all, Colette emphasizes the importance of kindness, honesty, and gratitude. Her unwavering belief in the power of possibilities and dedication to helping others embrace their authentic selves is truly inspiring.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone else, Colette’s story offers hope, practical advice, and a reminder that it’s possible to build a life filled with joy and authenticity.
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