Sobriety, Motherhood, and God’s Wake-Up Call | Emily Bonds

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin!What happens when the party girl, the anxious college overachiever, the overwhelmed stay-at-home mom, and the wine-loving suburban wife all live in the same body… and then God whispers, “Are you done yet?”In this episode of Sex, Drugs, & Soul, Kristin sits down with her longtime classmate Emily Bonds — now a sober mom of two, pageant titleholder, and outspoken advocate for breaking the stigma around addiction, alcohol, and mental health.Emily shares:How anxiety, perfectionism, and pressure to “belong” led her to start drinking in collegeThe slow slide from “weekend warrior” to drinking 6–8 drinks a day as a new momThe night in a Denver hotel when she woke up glued to a bathroom floor and heard God clearly speak: “Are you done yet?”Why sobriety didn’t magically make life easy — grief, mental health breaks, and big emotions still cameHow pageants became an unlikely tool for healing, confidence, and amplifying her message of recovery and hopeWe talk about body image, “iPad kids,” mom guilt, faith, shame, the marketing of Big Alcohol, and what it actually looks like to rebuild your life after you decide you’re done.Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just questioning your relationship with alcohol, this conversation is a gentle but honest mirror.In this episode you’ll hear about:Sobriety as a spiritual experience, not just a “bad habit” you quitUsing faith and friendship instead of wine to copeParenting differently when you grew up with yelling, pressure, and fearPageants as a platform for purpose (and not just pretty dresses)How to support a friend who decides to stop drinking💫 If this episode resonates: Share it with a friend, tag us in your stories, and leave a review so these stories can reach more people who need them.Jump to the mic drop moments....0:00 Intro 5:46 Navigating Emotions and Mental Health17:02 The Impact of Alcohol on Life24:49 Navigating Early Life and College Challenges30:50 The Impact of COVID-19 on Drinking Habits41:57 Finding Support and Resources for Recovery50:55 Transformations in Personal Relationships and Self-Perception#sobriety, #sobermom, #soberjourney, #alcoholrecovery, #addictionrecovery, #mentalhealth, #faithandmentalhealth, #christianrecovery, #womensstories, #pageantqueen, #healingjourney, #sexdrugsandsoulConnect with Emily: Instagram: @emilycbondsWebsite: emilycbonds.comSupport the showConnect with Kristin:WebsiteInstagramFacebook YouTubeKristin’s Book:Sex, Drugs, & Soul Spotify AudiobookSubscribe:YouTubeSpotifyApplePeptides:Oral Quicksilver GHK/Copper Peptidehttps://elliemd.com/kristinbirdwellMicrodose 🍄 https://myfeelium.co/password: opensesameCode: kristin20 for 20% off