179. From shame around quitting, to owning it with Celeste Yvonne

In this episode, I chat with Celeste Yvonne, a certified recovery coach and author known for her impactful essays on parenting, mommy wine culture, and sobriety. With over two decades of communication experience, Celeste's work has been featured in renowned publications such as the Washington Post and Good Morning America. As a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, she advocates for moms facing addiction and mental health challenges, empowered by her five years of sobriety.Celeste shares her struggles with shame around quitting drinking, her battle with an eating disorder, and her journey to overcome alcohol addiction. Her insights highlight the mental load of motherhood, outdated norms, and the critical need for better support systems.From curating media to fostering open conversations, Celeste's insights resonate with anyone seeking balance and clarity in the realm of motherhood, alcohol, and mental health. To learn more about Celeste Yvonne, visit her website. Tune in for an enriching conversation on surviving and thriving in transformative years.Preorder link for her book.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506486754?Social media handles: @TheUltimateMomChallengewww.instagram.com/theultimatemomchallengewww.facebook.com/theultimatemomchallenge This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to www.mondaydistillery.com For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.