Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
"I'm Sober, I'm Not A Saint" (feat. Leah McSweeney) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #170
"I'm Sober, I'm Not A Saint" (feat. Leah McSweeney) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #170
"I'm Sober, I'm Not A Saint" (feat. Leah McSweeney) | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast #170
Thursday 3rd October 2024
Leah McSweeney opens up about her sobriety journey, motherhood, and finding peace amidst chaos in this heartfelt episode of Rooted Recovery Stories.
83 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Raw
Encouraging
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Patrick Custer
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety brings significant changes but doesn't mean perfection.
- Emotional struggles and panic attacks can be part of the recovery journey.
- Self-love and acceptance are crucial in maintaining sobriety.
- Family support, especially from children, can be a powerful motivator.
- Starting over each day can help manage tough times.
"You get sober and then you start buying into the whole, I'm not just staying sober. I want to enjoy my life on top of being sober."
In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick Custer sits down with Leah McSweeney, a dynamic entrepreneur and former reality TV star, to discuss her journey to sobriety. Leah opens up about the rollercoaster ride that has been her life, from battling meth addiction at age 14 to becoming a successful businesswoman and mother. She candidly shares how sobriety has brought significant changes in her life and how her daughter has been a beacon of strength through it all.
Leah's story is raw and real, filled with moments of vulnerability and resilience. She talks about the challenges of staying sober while navigating the ups and downs of life, including panic attacks and emotional struggles. Leah also reflects on the importance of self-love and acceptance, emphasising that being sober doesn't mean being perfect. Her anecdotes about starting a business with no prior experience and raising a child at a young age are both inspiring and relatable.
This episode offers a heartfelt look into Leah's life, making it a must-listen for anyone on their own recovery journey or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear Leah's honest and unfiltered take on sobriety, motherhood, and finding peace amidst chaos.