My Brother Shares How He Quit DrinkingMy Brother Shares How He Quit Drinking
Alcohol Tipping Point
This is a very special episode with my brother Chris Shipley. Chris just celebrated his one-year alcohol free anniversary. We've been commiserating over our struggles with drinking for YEARS. He would have dry times, then I would have dry times. Back and forth. My sobriety just happened to stick before his did. He has been such a support and I am just so damn proud of him!!! He shares his story of growing up drinking beer with dad to turning to alcohol for an escape after working all day as a CPA. Chris talks about what helped him give up alcohol. Find Chris: @chrisshipleycpa 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 Don't forget to leave a review on your favorite podcast player :) Your support is appreciated!
56:06•4 May 2022
Chris Shipley's Journey: From Beer with Dad to a Year of Sobriety
“I'm like wow, I can't believe how much time I spent thinking about drinking, drinking and recovering from drinking.”
Growing up, Chris Shipley always saw alcohol as part of family life. Beer with dad was a norm, and it carried into his adult years, becoming a way to unwind after long days as a CPA. But this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point' isn't just about the struggle; it's about the triumph. Celebrating his one-year anniversary of being alcohol-free, Chris opens up about his path to sobriety with his sister, Deb Mazenor.
They share laughs, tears, and moments of deep reflection on their parallel journeys to quit drinking. Chris talks candidly about the societal pressures to drink and how he found strength in counseling and support networks. He dives into how he replaced drinking with physical activities and the joy he discovered in sobriety. His story is a heartfelt testament to the power of persistence and the importance of finding one's true self without alcohol.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical tips on quitting drinking, Chris's journey is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and found value in living alcohol-free.
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