Michelle Heaton.Michelle Heaton.
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for tuning in for this weeks episode of One For The Road, this week I am joined by the lovely Michelle Heaton.</p><br><p>Michelle shot to fame in 2001 as a member of the globally successful pop band Liberty X and enjoyed many years of chart success. </p><p>She later took time out to have a family and focus on fitness but in 2012, Michelle discovered she carried the BRCA breast cancer gene which led to her making the decision to have an elective double mastectomy and hysterectomy. </p><p>In the years that followed, Michelle battled with drug and alcohol addiction and, for a long time, could not see a way out. She recently celebrated nine months of sobriety and wants to show anyone who might be struggling with addiction that there is hope.</p><br><p>If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode.</p><p>If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/</a></p><p>or via my website <a href="https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/</a></p><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Michelle.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wonderwomanshel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wonderwomanshel/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services</a></p><p><a href="https://nacoa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nacoa.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a></p><p>Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez</p><p><a href="https://www.grownuphustle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.grownuphustle.com/</a></p><p>Instagram - @GrownupHustle</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
54:40•2 Feb 2022
Michelle Heaton: From Pop Stardom to Sobriety Success
“Their message is clear: you don't need alcohol to have a good time.”
What happens when a pop star faces addiction head-on? Michelle Heaton, known for her time with the chart-topping band Liberty X, shares her gripping story on 'One For The Road' with Sobriety Coach David Wilson. Michelle's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. After achieving global fame, she took a break to start a family and focus on her health. In 2012, she discovered she carried the BRCA breast cancer gene, leading to a double mastectomy and hysterectomy.
But her biggest battle was yet to come. Struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, Michelle found herself in a dark place, unable to see a way out. However, her story takes a hopeful turn as she celebrates nine months of sobriety. She opens up about how she overcame her addiction with the support of loved ones and the importance of surrounding herself with like-minded people. Michelle's candidness about her struggles and triumphs is both inspiring and relatable.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for hope and encouragement on their own sobriety journey.
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