Transformation Talk Radio
Ellen Stewart
Recovering Out Loud with Laurie Dhue
Recovering Out Loud with Laurie Dhue
Recovering Out Loud with Laurie Dhue
Wednesday 26th April 2023
Laurie Dhue shares her journey to sobriety and her advocacy work in this engaging episode with Ellen Stewart.
55 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Laurie Dhue shares her personal journey to 16 years of sobriety.
- The concept of a 'functioning alcoholic' and leading a double life.
- The importance of community support in recovery.
- Recoveryeducation.com offers resources for parents dealing with addiction.
- Honest conversations and early prevention are key in tackling substance use.
"You're not alone, and you don't have to do this alone."
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober? In this engaging episode of 'Recovery Recharged', Ellen Stewart, the pushy broad from the Bronx, celebrates her 100th episode with a very special guest, Laurie Dhue. Laurie, a veteran news anchor, shares her remarkable journey to sobriety, having recently marked her 16th year free from alcohol and substance use.
Listeners are treated to an honest and heartfelt account of Laurie's past struggles, including her days of drinking and using cocaine while maintaining a high-profile career. Laurie speaks candidly about the concept of being a 'functioning alcoholic' and the double life she led, juxtaposing her public persona with her private battles. Laurie Dhue's story takes an inspiring turn as she describes her pivotal moment of choosing sobriety and how it led her to become an advocate for recovery.
Her work now focuses on helping parents and families navigate the challenges of addiction through recoveryeducation.com. The episode highlights the importance of community support, honest conversations, and the many pathways to recovery. Ellen Stewart's conversation with Laurie is not only informative but also filled with moments of humour and relatability, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or recovery.
As Laurie puts it, 'You're not alone, and you don't have to do this alone.' So, what does it take to live a life without alcohol? Tune in to find out!