58. Your Story Isn't Finished: The Journey To Sobriety with Jewels A.

What happens when a coping mechanism starts causing more damage than help? For many addicts, this is the exact struggle they deal with every day. Our guest today is someone who has not only struggled with addiction but came out on the other side with a fresh start and a powerful outlook on life. Join us as we talk with recovering alcoholic, author, and competitive national bodybuilder, Jewels A. Jewels tells her heroic journey of enduring trauma and abuse at a young age to finding comfort at the bottom of a bottle. You'll hear how even when she pulled herself into what could be considered a successful adult life the hold of alcoholism continued to cause some major damage.  Listen in as Jewels talks about the day she decided to quit for good and how she began her process of recovery and ultimately a brand new life. We talk about the source that keeps Jewels grounded, her go-to morning practices to stay on top, and the advice she has to remind herself of all the time. Your recovery comes one step at a time, and if Jewels' story is anything to go by then there is a rich life waiting for you on the other side.  To connect more with Jewels or for more resources, check out the links below! Always in your corner,  Chuck and Clint   More Of What's Inside: Growing up with a traumatic childhood Losing the connection to her mother at an early age Coping with the disease of alcoholism  Why Jewels never took a sip of alcohol again Staying connected to the source that grounds you How you can start your day right  Gaining perspective on bad and good times Learning to forgive yourself and others Bodybuilding at 40 years old Why you may need to stay away from boredom And much more!   GUEST LINKS: Connect With Jewels: Website: https://themakingofawoman.com Shop Website: https://www.themakingofjewels.com Join our Affiliate Program: https://themakingofjewels.com/pages/vip-club Email: [email protected] Press: [email protected] Books: Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Woman-Jewels/dp/1737268507/ Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095L9JBNS/ Kindle Digital: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096G9WX9D/ Social Media:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/jewelsthemakingofawoman/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/jewelsthemakingofawoman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/makingofjewels/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jewelsthemakingofawoman? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvmtpgWqE33CwRZl83R6Vg   LINKS: malarchuk.com/book  malarchuk.com  www.thecompassionateconnection.com www.warriorsunmasked.com  Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe To Our YouTube My Community Contact   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What we cover today  2:20 - Welcome Jewels! 3:11 - Jewels' story  8:03 - Making the best decision you can 11:54 - Becoming an adult at 14 16:15 - The moment that Jewels knew it was time to stop drinking 21:05 - Finding connection and understanding around the world 23:10 - What life was like after alcohol 26:54 - Finding the source of unconditional love 31:53 - What Jewels does today to stay focused 37:55 - The power of forgiveness in Jewels' life 39:40 - How Jewels got into bodybuilding 43:50 - Where to connect with Jewels 45:24 - Jewels' advice for you 48:14 - Closing thoughts