The Sober Connection
Hosted by Abi King, an ex-daily drinker turned sobriety coach based in New Zealand, this podcast is for people who are curious about a sober life. Episodes will discuss a variety of sobriety related topics with the aim of helping people understand the dangers of a regular drinking habit. With a mixture of short "tips & tricks" episodes, and longer guest interviews, The Sober Connection podcast hopes to provide you with a glimpse into a life without alcohol, proving that being sober is anything but boring.
The Sober Connection
Episode 5: My Story
**** Please note - this episode contains conversations around domestic violence and sexual abuse. There are resources at the bottom of these show notes for anyone that may need them.
In this episode, Abi King shares her personal journey from being a daily drinker to achieving over three years of sobriety. She discusses her early experiences with alcohol, the impact of domestic violence on her life, the challenges of motherhood, and her realisation of having a drinking problem.
Abi emphasises the importance of support and self-discovery in her recovery journey, ultimately finding happiness and freedom in sobriety.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse, please know that you're not alone—support is available. Below is a list of helplines:
New Zealand -
- Women's Refuge: 0800 733 843
Website: https://womensrefuge.org.nz
Australia -
- 1800RESPECT (National Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Counselling): 1800 737 732
Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au
United Kingdom -
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247
Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk - Rape Crisis England & Wales: 0808 802 9999
Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk
United States -
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Website: https://www.thehotline.org - RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Website: https://www.rainn.org
Canada -
- ShelterSafe (for women and children escaping abuse): https://sheltersafe.ca
- Talk4Healing (for Indigenous women): 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
Website: https://www.talk4healing.com
Get in touch:
Abi
Website www.levelupsobrietycoaching.com
Instagram @levelup_sobriety
Email levelupsobriety@gmail.com
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