In this episode of No More Booze,I welcome Lily Shanks from Dallas, Texas. Lily opens up about her journey from heavy drinking to sobriety, sharing details that led her to seek help on September 3, 2018. Lily talks about her early relationship with alcohol, how it initially seemed like an escape from her insecurities and the pivotal moments that made her realise alcohol wasn’t the solution, leading to her transformative path toward healing and self-discovery.

Lily has just celebrated 7 years of sobriety. On the outside, she was a “functional” attorney who "had it all." On the inside, her world was dark and stormy. It never occurred to her that alcohol was the problem ... until it suddenly did.

Through her recovery, she discovered that alcohol was both her problem and her solution to not feeling comfortable in her own skin. She had to develop ways to find fulfillment and serenity – beyond work, success, and alcohol.

Today, Lily’s a certified life coach, certified yoga instructor, sobriety coach, and the founder of My Internal Weather (www.myinternalweather.com). She works with clients who have been chasing love and self-worth in all the wrong places – work, material possessions, food, relationships and/or at the bottom of a bottle – and helps them create more authentic, meaningful, serene lives.

To learn more about Lily, visit www.myinternalweather.com or reach out to Lily at lily@myinternalweather.com. To subscribe to her Serenity Sundays newsletter, go to https://www.myinternalweather.com/resources/subscribetoserenitysundays.

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In this episode of No More Booze, I’m joined by my incredible friend John Waters, who shares his candid journey through the different phases of his drinking life and the profound realisation that ultimately led him to sobriety. We dive deep into the societal pressures surrounding alcohol and how it has shaped John's identity over the years. John reflects on his drinking experiences, from carefree college days to the overwhelming demands of entertaining in his professional life. We discuss his eye-opening moments during COVID that allowed him to reassess his relationship with alcohol. John is really funny and this conversation is filled with humour, personal anecdotes and invaluable insights for anyone considering a life without alcohol. #nomorebooze #alcoholfree #soberlife

This weeks guest is my good friend and fellow alcohol-free advocate, Jamie Burke @sober_in_south_mayo

Jamie shares his experiences from intermittent drinking to owning a pub, revealing how his relationship with alcohol evolved and the challenges he faced along the way. We chat about the life-changing realisation that led Jamie to sobriety after years of on-and-off stints.

The conversation centres around importance of personal development, making plans and the profound lessons learned on this path. This episode drives home the message that growth can emerge from even the toughest situations.

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