Ellen Elizabeth is an author, sober twin mom, recovery advocate, and infertility warrior.
In today’s episode, I chat with Ellen about her journey to sobriety and motherhood. And the radical honesty it took her to get there.
Ellen shares her powerful journey of finding “love and drugs” in her late teens. Like many women, Ellen felt that the only way to be loved was to morph into the wants and needs of a partner. She did this by learning how to use drugs to please her partner.
After breaking free from this relationship, Ellen swapped drugs for alcohol as a way of healing from pain.
She also found herself in a loving relationship. And with a strong desire to have a family she found the courage to get sober.
In this episode, we talk about the worst day of Ellen’s life…the day she came face to face with her addiction. After showing up at work drunk and calling her husband for a ride , she shares the story of the intervention that changed her life. And how a life of self-loathing became a life of self-love
With sobriety came the opportunity to pursue a pregnancy. Ellen also shares her story of infertility and IVF. She also shares the joy she is now experiencing as the mother of twins.
Ellen’s story of courage and transformation is inspiring. She is proud to represent women who are dealing with the struggle and the shame that comes from feelings of inadequacy; not only feeling like they can't quit drinking but also not being able to bring a child into the world. She wants to inspire people to define who they want to be and to help people transform their demons into dreams through radical honesty.
Ellen has been featured in podcasts such as Sober as a Mother, Recovery Happy Hour, Infertility & Me, & InfertileAF.
She lives with her family of 5 (dog included!) in Colorado Springs, CO. She loves speaking French or playing the flute and enjoy being a wellness influencer to anyone struggling with addiction, infertility, or parenting.
Learn more about Ellen at:
www.itsellenelizabeth.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsellenelizabeth
https://www.instagram.com/itsellenelizabeth/