David Wilson
David Wilson
Olivia Taylor
Olivia Taylor
Olivia Taylor
Friday 4th July 2025
Olivia Taylor shares her powerful journey from addiction to recovery using DBT and personal transformation. Hosted by Sober Dave.
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59 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Olivia Taylor's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Olivia's transformative journey from addiction.
- The role of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy in recovery.
- Importance of support systems in overcoming addiction.
- Olivia's insights on sobriety and mental health.
- Powerful stories of personal transformation.
My life in sobriety all of a sudden turned into this multicolored ultra HD vision with a clear path.
In this compelling episode of One For The Road, host Sober Dave welcomes Olivia Taylor, a remarkable figure in the sober community. Olivia, a 30-year-old mother and certified coach specializing in addiction recovery, shares her incredible journey of overcoming addiction and transforming her life through Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Her story is one of resilience, hope, and profound personal growth. Olivia's early life was marked by cycles of trauma and mental illness, exacerbated by alcohol dependency.
Her candid account of these dark times reveals the chaos and isolation that often accompany addiction. Despite countless attempts to achieve sobriety, it was not until Olivia reached a pivotal turning point that she began her true recovery journey. This involved not just abstinence from substances, but a deep healing from the very patterns and beliefs that had trapped her.
A significant part of Olivia's recovery was her embrace of DBT, a therapeutic approach that helped her reshape her mindset and coping skills. Through intensive therapy, Olivia learned crucial skills that empowered her to view life in sobriety with newfound clarity and hope. Her life, once burdened by addiction, transformed into an ultra-HD vision with a clear path—a testament to the power of DBT and her personal determination.
Throughout the episode, Olivia emphasizes the importance of support systems in the recovery process. Her experiences highlight how connection, understanding, and shared stories can offer invaluable encouragement to those struggling with addiction. Her message is clear: while the journey to sobriety is challenging, it is possible, and there is always a glimmer of light waiting to guide the way. Olivia's story serves as an inspiration, offering listeners insights into the complexities of addiction and the transformative power of recovery.
Her courage and achievements provide hope to anyone facing similar struggles, reminding them that change is possible and that they are not alone. For those interested in further support, Olivia can be found on Instagram at @Sobercoasterlife, and Sober Dave's book, One For The Road, is available on Amazon.