Ep 175. A Rapid Road to Rock Bottom and Finding a Life Worth Living, with Rosie Eldershaw

This week, Ash sits down with Rosie Eldershaw, a country girl turned Melburnian who recently celebrated three years of sobriety after multiple rehabs and several near-fatal rock bottoms. Rosie shares how her drinking progressed from nightly wine to 24/7 spirits and drugs, and how she kept a bubbly, high-functioning facade while quietly falling apart inside. She speaks honestly about seizures, the shame of drinking hand sanitiser and mouthwash, and the terror of knowing something was very wrong but feeling powerless to stop.Rosie reflects on the turning points that finally stuck: finding a 12-step program, allowing others to help, and building a simple, peaceful life she genuinely enjoys with yoga, dog parks, her partner and her dog. This is a grounded, hopeful conversation about ownership, spirituality, and the non-negotiables that now protect her sobriety and happiness.Join Ash’s community newsletter! Click the link here to join.Episode chapters:00:00 Introduction and Journey of Transformation03:01 Rosie's Story of Sobriety05:56 The Struggles Behind the Smile08:57 The Dangerous Path of Alcoholism12:07 Childhood and Early Influences14:48 The Progression of Drinking17:58 Family Concerns and Consequences20:54 The Desperation of Addiction23:55 The Journey to Rehab26:28 The Journey Through Rehab29:00 The Turning Point: A Meeting That Changed Everything32:52 Embracing Spirituality in Recovery36:57 Overcoming the Ego: Finding a Higher Power40:46 Living One Day at a Time46:29 Building Healthy Relationships in Sobriety53:24 Non-Negotiables for a Happy LifeUpcoming Workshops:The Reconnection Ritual | June 21st | Buy Tickets HereJoin Ash on retreat in 2026!Rest and Renew Holistic Retreat in Bali | August 2026Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ @ashbutterssTikTok @behindthesmilewithashbWebsite⁠ www.ashbutterss.comWatch Ash’s TEDx Talk here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.