What Do You Do When Someone You Love Is Drinking Too Much?

Send us Fan MailHave you ever witnessed a friend or family member suffer from alcoholism or addiction and wondered how you could help?Join us as we share Lisa Dare's powerful journey of witnessing a friend's descent into alcoholism and supporting her path to recovery. Lisa's experiences at a work event sparked a realization that led to her friend's crucial decision to seek help. Through her touching narrative, Lisa and I discuss the stigma and workplace gossip surrounding addiction, and the pivotal role of understanding it as a disease.In our conversation, we explore the importance of a non-judgmental support system in battling alcoholism/addiction. We dive into the emotional toll addiction takes on families, particularly the harsh realities faced by mothers at risk of losing their children. Lisa's story is an example of the importance of open communication about addiction and celebrates the recovery that is possible from dedicated support and love.As we talk about the transformative journey of her friend's sobriety, Lisa shares insights on building a resilient life through therapy, coaching, and a strong support foundation. We highlight the importance of personal leadership and the courage to ask for help. Lisa discusses the roles of therapy for healing past wounds and coaching for personal growth. Listen to understand how trauma-informed coaching can empower individuals to live healthier, happier lives.To connect with Lisa Dare: Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/telus.net/subscription-sign-upFB: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.dare.exec.coach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionsparkplug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldareLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadare/Support the showKEEP LISTENING⭐ Get new episodes + Jessica’s 3-2-1 newsletter:https://www.jessicastipanovic.com/newsletter⭐ Listen & follow Real Women LIVE:https://www.jessicastipanovic.com/podcast⭐ Join 14K+ on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/realwomenlive⭐ Love this episode? Follow the show, leave a review, and share it with one woman who needs to hear this story.Real Women LIVE was formerly Sober Living Stories.Share your story. Change your life.