In this episode of the Podcast, Hillary shares her deeply personal story of growing up in a chaotic household and transitioning into a life filled with alcohol and drugs from high school onwards. She details the impact of her heavy drinking, including a DUI at 19 and the evolution of her drinking from a social activity to an isolated one. Her turning point comes after reading a relatable sober story and attending a meeting, though she relapses after four months of initial sobriety. Ultimately, a tough experience in Mexico leads her to recommit to sobriety. Now, with over three years of sobriety, Hillary reflects on the authentic joy and happiness she's found without alcohol, reshaping her identity and recovering out loud.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:12 Hillary's Chaotic Childhood
02:20 High School and the Start of Drinking
07:54 University Life and Escalation
09:26 The Party Scene and Drug Use
22:07 COVID-19 and Realizations
27:31 The Turning Point
29:34 Rehab and the Struggle to Change
30:24 A Turning Point: The AA Meeting
32:19 Relapse and Realization
38:43 The Mexico Experience
41:28 Commitment to Sobriety
45:01 Life Beyond Alcohol
53:41 Final Reflections and Advice
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