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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 55 MIN

I Drank 1 Liter of Rum + 30 Beers a Day High Functioning Alcoholic

from Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real People. Better Life. · host Meghan Melin

They call it "high functioning alcoholism." It's a lie we tell ourselves to keep drinking. Brittany was consuming a liter of rum and 30 beers every single day while working a full-time job and raising two kids. She wasn't functioning. She was dying on an installment plan. In this episode, she breaks down exactly how she went from getting a DUI in her own driveway to 9.5 years sober and owning a successful marketing agency. This isn't another "how to quit drinking" video. This is a masterclass on the mechanism of profound change, surrendering willpower, and fixing the root trauma instead of just treating the symptom. I put together the full "First 30 Days Survival Guide" with every tool she mentioned: ✅ The "Beverage Swap" List ✅ The "Safe Person" Text Scripts ✅ The "Love, Me" Journaling Method Get the Free Guide sent to your inbox here: 👉 https://thesoberstrong.com/the-first-30-days-survival-guide-operational-manual-for-radical-sobriety 📺 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: Why "willpower" is a guaranteed path to relapse (and what to use instead). The dangerous myth of the "high functioning" alcoholic. How to survive the first 30 days when your body is screaming for a drink. Why you cannot heal in the same environment that made you sick. The critical difference between AA and building an "intentional community." How to address the underlying trauma that is actually driving your addiction. 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: • Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real Pe... 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: [email protected] Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are struggling with addiction, please seek professional help.

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They call it "high functioning alcoholism." It's a lie we tell ourselves to keep drinking. Brittany was consuming a liter of rum and 30 beers every single day while working a full-time job and raising two kids. She wasn't functioning. She was...

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