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The 4 Stages of Alcoholism with Vanessa Hilton-Barber
The 4 Stages of Alcoholism with Vanessa Hilton-Barber
The 4 Stages of Alcoholism with Vanessa Hilton-Barber
Saturday 13th May 2023
Discover Vanessa Hilton-Barber's inspiring journey from teenage drinking to sobriety, showcasing the impact of community and coaching on achieving an alcohol-free life.
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Get the buttons here!Vanessa Hilton-Barber's Path: From Teenage Drinking to Sobriety Success
Episode Overview
- Vanessa's journey through different phases of drinking, leading to the realization of the need to quit
- The pivotal role of Tribe Sober in providing support and tools for sobriety
- The transformative impact of coaching sessions with Lynette on Vanessa's decision to go alcohol-free
- The creation of TOTS (The Other 12 Steps) book as a reflection on Vanessa's learnings and strategies for quitting
- The benefits of sobriety and the importance of supporting and encouraging others in their journey
The connection with people going through similar experiences was extraordinary and set me on the path.
Vanessa Hilton-Barber, a writer, photographer, and wild water swimmer, shares her personal journey with alcohol that began in her teenage years. Starting as a fun and carefree habit, her drinking evolved through various stages: the social phase in her twenties, the fairly desperate phase in her thirties, and finally, the 'I need to quit' phase in her late thirties. Vanessa's story fits well with the theory that two decades of regular drinking can lead to alcohol dependence.
Despite attempts to moderate her drinking with rules like her '3-day rule', she found herself struggling with occasional binge drinking. Vanessa's turning point came when she joined the Tribe Sober community. The support and tools offered by Tribe Sober, including the sober tracker, were instrumental in her journey to sobriety. Connecting with others who had similar experiences provided her with the strength and encouragement she needed. Coaching sessions with Lynette were particularly transformative, helping Vanessa fully embrace an alcohol-free life.
Inspired by her own success, Vanessa wrote 'TOTS (The Other 12 Steps)', a book filled with illustrations and reflections on the strategies that helped her quit drinking. Her experiences highlight the significant role of coaching and community support in achieving sobriety. Vanessa now dedicates herself to encouraging others on their paths to an alcohol-free life, proving that transformation is possible with the right support and determination.