EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 1H 2M
I Drank 10 Bottles of Wine and 2 Bottles of Whiskey a Week While Investigating Murders
from Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real People. Better Life. · host Meghan Melin
👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ A former Scottish detective shares the brutal truth about alcohol, PTSD, and nearly losing everything because of drinking. For 17 years, Dale worked some of Scotland’s darkest cases — suicides, murders, and drug deaths. But what the public didn’t see was what happened after his shift: drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey every week just to numb the trauma. 📌 Topics Covered in This Video: The emotional toll of being a detective facing death daily Drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey per week to cope How PTSD and desensitization damaged his marriage and mental health The normalization of alcohol in police culture and family life The moment his wife threatened to take the kids — his rock bottom Blackouts, hiding vodka, and the lies of high-functioning alcoholism When his daughter drew a picture of him drinking — a wake-up call How sobriety helped him reconnect, heal, and rebuild his life Why mental health support is lacking for first responders Advice for anyone trying to quit drinking or struggling in early sobriety The role of audiobooks and mindset shifts in staying sober Books Mentioned: Stop Drinking Expert – Craig Beck The Easy Way to Stop Drinking – Allen Carr 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: [email protected]
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👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/A former Scottish detective shares the brutal truth about alcohol, PTSD, and nearly losing everything because of drinking.For 17 years, Dale worked some of Scotland’s darkest cases — suicides, murders, and drug deaths. But what the public didn’t see was what happened after his shift: drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey every week just to numb the trauma.📌 Topics Covered in This Video:The emotional toll of being a detective facing death dailyDrinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey per week to copeHow PTSD and desensitization damaged his marriage and mental healthThe normalization of alcohol in police culture and family lifeThe moment his wife threatened to take the kids — his rock bottomBlackouts, hiding vodka, and the lies of high-functioning alcoholismWhen his daughter drew a picture of him drinking — a wake-up callHow sobriety helped him reconnect, heal, and rebuild his lifeWhy mental health support is lacking for first respondersAdvice for anyone trying to quit drinking or struggling in early sobrietyThe role of audiobooks and mindset shifts in staying soberBooks Mentioned:Stop Drinking Expert – Craig BeckThe Easy Way to Stop Drinking – Allen Carr👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact👉 Be On My Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/📧 Email Me: [email protected]
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