How to Stay Sober with Wendy Tangen-FosterHow to Stay Sober with Wendy Tangen-Foster
Alcohol Tipping Point
My friend, from back in my Moscow, Idaho days, joins the show to share her sober journey. Wendy Tangen-Foster is a violinist, teacher, and all-around lovely person. She finally gave up alcohol after a meaningful conversation (that also turned into something more) and is 4.5 years sober. Wendy talks about how AA was helpful for her to find connection and support. We talk about how it’s important to find your own way and take what you need from various approaches to sobriety. Wendy also shares what helps her stay alcohol free. “No matter how far down the road you’ve gone you’re still the same distance from the ditch.” Contact Wendy Instagram: @ms.wendyviolin Website: Wendyviolin.com Find Alcohol Tipping Point: You can email me at deb@alcoholtippingpoint.com or visit www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Get your free 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking download here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Need help taking a break from drinking? Sign up for my 30 Day Solo Alcoholiday. 30 Days for $30 Sign up here:
49:21•15 Apr 2022
Finding Sobriety: Wendy Tangen-Foster's Journey with AA and Beyond
“No matter how far down the road you've gone, you're still the same distance from the ditch.”
Imagine having a conversation that changes your life forever. That's exactly what happened to Wendy Tangen-Foster, a violinist and teacher, who joins the 'Alcohol Tipping Point' podcast to share her path to sobriety. With 4.5 years of being alcohol-free, Wendy opens up about how a meaningful chat led her to quit drinking and how Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) played a crucial role in her recovery.
Wendy's story isn't just about following a single path; it's about picking what works for you from various approaches to sobriety. She emphasizes the importance of finding your own way and shares practical tips that have helped her stay on track. From the connections she made in AA to her personal strategies for staying sober, Wendy offers a treasure trove of advice for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol.
This episode also dives into the impact of alcohol on relationships and the brain, providing a well-rounded look at the challenges and triumphs of sobriety. Wendy's candidness and warmth make her journey relatable and inspiring, offering hope and support to those on their own paths to recovery. As she wisely puts it, 'No matter how far down the road you've gone, you're still the same distance from the ditch'.
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