David Wilson
David Wilson
Jodi Clark
Jodi Clark
Jodi Clark
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Join Jodi Clark on One For The Road as she shares her journey overcoming grey area drinking and embracing sobriety challenges for personal growth.
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57 minutes
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Author:
David Wilson
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Jodi Clark's experience with grey area drinking and sobriety.
- The impact of alcohol on mental health and well-being.
- Strategies for overcoming alcohol dependency.
- Benefits of sober holidays and lifestyle changes.
- Importance of role models in personal transformation.
"You know that you can change your life when you think you can't get off that hamster wheel."
In this engaging episode of One For The Road, host Dave welcomes Jodi Clark, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming grey area drinking. Jodi describes herself as someone who had no off switch when it came to alcohol consumption. For years, she found herself trapped in a cycle of shame and regret, waking up every Monday with a hangover and a sense of doom. Jodi's story is one of personal transformation.
After being sober curious for about two years, she set herself a 100-day challenge in August 2022 to address the weight gain she experienced during lockdown and prioritize her health. This commitment to sobriety opened her eyes to the soul-destroying secrets hidden by big marketing, which she discovered through podcasts and audiobooks. The conversation touches on the impact of alcohol on mental health, highlighting how rates of people visiting doctors for antidepressants and anxiety likely soared during the pandemic.
Jodi emphasizes the importance of managing shame and regret and practicing compassion for oneself. Jodi also shares the joys of sober holidays, recounting how she has enjoyed several vacations without alcohol, feeling rejuvenated rather than needing another holiday to recover. Her experiences serve as an excellent example for her children and others who might be struggling with similar challenges.
Throughout the episode, Jodi's insights and reflections provide listeners with valuable lessons on the power of change, the benefits of sobriety, and the importance of having positive role models. Dave expresses his admiration for Jodi's journey, thanking her for being a wonderful guest on the show. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe, leave reviews, and explore more resources, including Dave's book, "One For The Road," available on Amazon.
As the episode concludes, Dave reminds listeners to tune in for next week's episode, promising more engaging content and support for those on their own journeys towards sobriety and personal growth.