#050 - Turning Darkness into Light: A Recovery Journey with Shauna Vick

In this episode, Sarah Coates, host of the Turn Your Life Around podcast, interviews Shauna Vick, a woman who overcame addiction and founded Return to Joy Recovery and Intervention. The interview delves into Shauna's story - her struggle with alcoholism, her journey towards recovery, and her move to help others. Despite numerous relapses, Shauna eventually found a path that allowed her to abstain completely, embark on a journey of self-improvement, and devote her life to aiding others with addiction. Shauna provides insight into the differences between 'rock bottom' and 'high bottom' experiences and emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help and addressing substance dependency as early as possible. The interview also touches on the 'mommy wine culture' and its implications on mental health. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Host 00:40 Guest Introduction: Shauna Vick's Journey to Sobriety 02:01 Shauna's Early Life and Struggles with Alcohol 04:21 The Turning Point: Choosing Sobriety 07:55 The Relapse and the Fight to Regain Sobriety 08:47 Understanding Addiction: High Bottom and Rock Bottom 16:16 The Role of Discipline and Surrender in Recovery 18:41 The Impact of Mommy Wine Culture and COVID-19 on Alcohol Consumption 22:45 Understanding Different Levels of Alcohol Consumption 23:36 The Dangers of Alcohol Dependence and the Importance of Medical Detox 24:34 Turning Point: From Alcohol Dependence to Recovery 24:52 The Impact of COVID-19 and Career Transition 25:21 The Power of Sharing Recovery Stories 26:52 The Journey of Starting a Recovery Services Company 34:04 The Importance of Early Intervention in Addiction 36:51 The Role of Love and Understanding in Intervention 39:26 The Power of Connection and Referral in the Recovery Community