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August 2, 2025 53 mins

My guest this week is British Marketing Guru – Teresa Heath Wareing

  • Teresa struggled to answer when I asked her when she started drinking – that’s because she felt that alcohol was always there .  Drinking was normalized in her family - and ever-present in both celebrations and crises.
  • From high-flying marketing roles to becoming a solo business owner, drinking remained central – even becoming part of her identity – G & T with T was a regular feature!
  • Despite appearing very functional, Teresa was secretly struggling. A pivotal moment came when she was too hungover to say goodbye to her daughter on a Monday morning.
  • Years of therapy helped her gradually acknowledge her dependence. She tracked over 100 units of alcohol in a week – a shocking realization especially when the UK low risk limits are only 14!
  • Like many of us, she tried to control her drinking but found that moderation was impossible. Her husband drank the same amount but didn’t seem to have a problem – he had an off switch whereas Teresa didn’t!
  • Getting sober in 2023 was the hardest thing she’s ever done. Her struggle was a long one and It took nearly a year before she began to feel good again.
  • Teresa kept her sobriety private at first, worried how it would affect her brand. Eventually, she shared her story through a 15-episode podcast: Losing Part of Me.
  • Her benefits of sobriety included
    • More energy and focus – leading to greater business success.
    • Improved relationships, especially with her husband.
    • She began to love herself again Top Sobriety Tips:
      • Treat sobriety as your main project.
      • Be patient – healing takes time.
      • Replace drinking with meaningful goals or passions (e.g. her garden).
      • Join a community for support and accountability.

Teresa’s Message to  listeners: “If you’re listening to this, that’s the sign you need.

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