David Wilson
David Wilson
Mandy Manners
Mandy Manners
Mandy Manners
Wednesday 28th June 2023
Join Mandy Manners on One For The Road as she shares her inspiring journey to sobriety and offers insights on overcoming alcohol-related challenges.
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61 minutes
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Author:
David Wilson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Mandy Manners shares her personal journey to sobriety.
- Discussion on gray area drinking and its impacts.
- Exploration of emotional self-worth and mental health.
- Insights on building supportive communities.
- Importance of recognizing and addressing problematic drinking.
People really need to see the truth about their drinking, because what you did, what I've done, what hundreds of others, thousands, in fact, is romanticize it.
In the latest episode of One For The Road, Sober Dave is joined by Mandy Manners, an ICF accredited Trauma-Informed Life and Recovery Coach, a public speaker, and an author. Mandy shares her powerful journey to sobriety, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. As someone who once found solace in alcohol during difficult times, Mandy recounts the emotional struggles that led her to re-evaluate her relationship with drinking.
Her story is not just about personal transformation but also about understanding the nuances of gray area drinking—a concept gaining recognition among those in recovery. Mandy’s journey was marked by a constant battle with fear and shame, compounded by the societal romanticization of alcohol. She candidly discusses the repetitive behaviors that defined her drinking patterns and the pivotal moments that led her to seek help.
Highlighting the importance of acknowledging the gray areas in drinking habits, Mandy offers a fresh perspective on how individuals can better understand their relationship with alcohol. Beyond her personal experiences, Mandy emphasizes the significance of emotional self-worth and how unmet emotional needs often manifest in problematic behaviors. Drawing from her own childhood experiences, she shares how the lack of emotional support can lead to a skewed self-perception and reliance on unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Throughout the episode, both Mandy and Dave stress the importance of community support and the role it plays in recovery. Mandy’s involvement in platforms like Sober Sessions during lockdown showcases the power of collective healing and the positive impact of shared experiences. Listeners are encouraged to explore Mandy’s books, "Love Yourself Sober" and "Love Your Sober Year," which offer further guidance on navigating the path to sobriety.
As the episode concludes, Dave invites listeners to join him in future episodes, promising more inspiring stories and insights. This episode not only provides hope to those struggling with alcohol but also serves as a reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and the courage required to embrace change.