S2 E6: Ali Anderson: How a former alcoholic and mum overcame her challenges to help others.

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Trigger Warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode discusses domestic and sexual violence, mental health, trauma and alcoholism. If you find yourself in need of support please see the support listed at the end of the show notes.  Join us as we talk to Ali Anderson. She is a powerhouse who has lived many lives.  Ali is a self-described high functioning alcoholic, a mother of 3 adult daughters and a late bloomer as she calls it.  We talk about alcoholism, mental health, domestic violence and finding a way to the other side.  It is an inspiring conversation about how we are never defined by our past, it is what we do next when we realise that we are on a path that is not where we want to be.  Support Services:  Lifeline 13 11 14 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 222 222  Beyond Blue 1300 224 636  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/urgent-help 13YARN 13 92 76  If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 immediately. Hosts: Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/ Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/ Guest: Ali Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-anderson1705/  Season Sponsor: https://aliviowellness.com.au/ Use the code TheChange for 20% discount at the checkout  Audio Producer:  Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/ Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast.  We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review!  Send us a voice message here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message⁠ And don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]

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