Ep 77. Losing your identity and ignoring red flags, with Isabella Ferguson

In this week’s episode I sat down with registered counsellor, alcohol coach and podcast host Isabella Ferguson. Bella identifies as having been a “grey-area” drinker throughout her 20-year drinking career, which came to an abrupt halt in February 2020 after entering a rehab facility. Today, Bella’s life couldn’t look more different. She’s left her former industry of law and is now a corporate wellness speaker as well as heading up a busy counselling practice focusing on helping people address their relationship with alcohol and regain balance in their lives. In this conversation we covered a range of topics including: Stress Reduction – 2:00 Hiding Behind a Smile – 9:23 The Need to Fit In – 15:30 Corporate Drinking Culture – 24:20 The Flashing Red Drinking Zone – 31:30 The Opportunity to Start Again – 42:30 Finding Your Voice – 50:00 Sober Rock Bottoms – 53:00 Non-Negotiables – 55:15 Check out Bella’s Behind The Smile photo on Ash’s website here. You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss You can find Bella using the links below:Instagram: @alcoholandstresswithisabella Website: Isabella Ferguson Podcast: Not Drinking Today Podcast: De-Stress For Success with Isabella FergusonBook: Drink by Anne Dowsett JohnstonIf you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:•A healthcare professional•Alcoholics Anonymous•Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)•CheckPoint (global)If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below: YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.