S3 Ep215: Samantha Southern: SolaceS3 Ep215: Samantha Southern: Solace
Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast
Samantha Southern shares her journey from using alcohol to cope with grief and trauma, to finding strength in sobriety and working in suicide prevention.
43:39•12 May 2025
From Pain to Purpose: Samantha Southern's Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
- Sam Southern shares her journey from alcohol use to sobriety.
- Discusses the impact of grief and trauma on drinking habits.
- Highlights the importance of recognising signs of distress.
- Emphasises open conversations about mental health.
- Explores turning personal pain into a mission for helping others.
“"If it's not helping me to stop feeling this bad, then what is the point?"”
In this episode of Over The Influence, Samantha Southern shares her poignant journey from using alcohol as a crutch to finding strength in sobriety. With hosts Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson leading the conversation, Sam opens up about her experiences with grief, trauma, and ultimately, hope. Her story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, as she recounts the tragic loss of her husband and father, and how these events led her to confront her relationship with alcohol.
Sam's decision to stop drinking was driven by a desire to face life's challenges head-on rather than hide behind a bottle. As she talks about her work in suicide prevention, Sam highlights the importance of recognising signs of distress and the need for open conversations about mental health. Her candid reflections on the impact of alcohol on her life offer listeners a powerful reminder of the potential for transformation.
If you're curious about how someone can turn personal pain into a mission for helping others, this episode is a must-listen.
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