God Took Me to Las Vegas
My mission with the God Took Me to Las Vegas podcast is to save lives and allow the person to Reveal the Lifestyle Champion within them.There are many different types of recovery programs, they all are aimed at helping those battling substance use disorders to transition from being harmed to being clean and sober. Anyone who’s battling a compulsive or destructive behavior wants to be healthy and they desire to live a happy and productive life. Sadly, only 1 in 10 Americans with a substance use disorder receives treatment. Why?Because it’s not safe to come forward and admit your challenges. The stigma is fueling an American public health crisis and we need to “Crush the Stigma!”Substance use disorders are associated with discrimination and social disapproval – more than any medical condition. These same people are often isolated, outcast, and even imprisoned. Stigma isolates people, it discourages them from seeking help, and even leads some medical providers to resist delivering evidence-based treatment services.
God Took Me to Las Vegas
Episode 219 – Interview with Sarah Williamson, founder of “Drink Less Live Better”
Episode 219 – Interview with Sarah Williamson, founder of “Drink Less Live Better”
Sarah Williamson resides in England and has spent the last twelve years coaching and mentoring people who’ve struggled with their addictions and mental health challenges. She feels that choosing to change your relationship with alcohol before you hit rock bottom is a powerful and positive choice to make.
On December 8th, 2022 she celebrated three years of being sober. By her own admission, it took her many years to accept that she wanted her drinking habits to change, and even after making that tough decision, it was six more months until she was truly ready to quit drinking.
Sarah is very passionate about spreading the message that our lives can be joyful and fun on the other side of our drinking and using behaviors. She’s quick to remind others that there’s no need to feel lonely or stressed in your pursuit of recovery, and Sarah also points out that there is no boredom on the journey toward sobriety.
In the early days of her recovery, she did a lot of the work quietly and without telling any of her friends and family. She felt ashamed and guilty about wanting to stop drinking but wisely took time to listen to and read other people's recovery stories and eventually found online recovery communities to be part of. Sarah felt bad because at the time she was working in Youth Justice - talking to young people about their substance use whilst not addressing her own!
More about the work Sarah’s doing can be found on the following online platforms:
Website: www.drinklesslivebetter.com
Podcast: https://drinklesslivebetter.captivate.fm/listen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahwilliamson.drinklesslivebetter
https://www.facebook.com/drinklesslivebetter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinklesslivebetter
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