Michelle Nesbitt shakes off the shame and finds crazy fun in her freedom from alcohol - Episode 12

01/31/25 • 24 min

In this episode, we talk to our friend Michelle, whose entire social life revolved around alcohol, which I think most of us can relate to. So, when she decided to make a change, she didn't know how to tell her friends, or even her close family. She was wracked with shame, and petrified of what people might think.
Severe judgment of ourselves and underestimating the kindness and forgiveness and love of those around us seems to be hardwired into most of us. But Michelle's story will inspire you to lean into that discomfort and find genuine freedom on the other side.
Michelle Nesbitt
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Amanda Foster
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Kate Nichols
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Alcohol Freedom Finders - Michelle Nesbitt shakes off the shame and finds crazy fun in her freedom from alcohol - Episode 12

Transcript

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This is Alcohol Freedom Finders. In this episode, we talk to our friend Michelle, whose entire social life revolved around alcohol, which I think most of us can relate to. So, when she decided to make a change, she didn't know how to tell her friends, or even her close family. She was wracked with shame, and petrified of what people might think. Severe judgment of ourselves and underestimating the kindness and forgiveness and love