Ep 111. Solo Episode: How I Made It To 5 Years Sober!

In this special solo episode of Behind the Smile, Ash Butterss marks a huge milestone—five years of sobriety. Reflecting on her journey from rock bottom to a life beyond her wildest dreams, Ash shares the raw truth about what it really takes to break free from addiction and step into a life of clarity, peace, and purpose.From walking into rehab convinced she’d learn to “drink like a lady” to realising she needed to create an entirely new life, Ash opens up about the lessons, struggles, and profound shifts that have shaped her over the last five years. She talks about overcoming shame, rebuilding self-trust, and learning to surrender to something bigger than herself.If you’re navigating your own transformation, whether in sobriety or any other area of life, this episode is filled with wisdom, hope, and a powerful reminder that real change happens one small step at a time.The episode highlights are:00:00 Celebrating Five Years of Sobriety02:55 Reflecting on the Journey to Recovery06:10 The Transformation of Life Post-Rehab09:00 Understanding the Roots of Addiction11:55 The Role of Self-Discovery in Sobriety15:11 Building a New Life After Addiction17:57 The Importance of Community and Support20:55 Facing Challenges in Early Sobriety23:45 The Shift in Perspective on Alcohol26:48 Embracing Change and Growth30:03 The Power of Small Steps in Recovery32:57 Finding Freedom in Sobriety36:12 A Message of Hope and EncouragementThe episode I referenced is called: Ep 61. Impulsivity, genetics and the science of addiction with Aaron ThomasTo access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website.Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠⁠Facebook Website⁠  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.