S1 E 14 Alicias story of becoming free on the inside

Mindful Sobriety The Podcast

In this conversation, Alicia Mills shares her journey from struggling with alcohol addiction to finding sobriety and purpose in life. She discusses the challenges of moving to Texas, dealing with stress, and how her drinking escalated after the tragic loss of her youngest son. Alicia emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, embracing healthy habits, and finding a community of like-minded individuals. She also addresses the issue of body image and the impact of societal pressures on women. Alicia shares her personal transformation and the importance of changing negative thoughts and embracing imperfections. In this conversation, Alicia Mills discusses various aspects of her life, including the pressure of perfection, her daily routine, her experience with the Bible Recap, her work in ministry, stepping out of her comfort zone, overcoming negative self-talk, the impact of obedience, living authentically, and the foundation she started in memory of her son.

Takeaways

• Moving to a new environment and dealing with stress can contribute to unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• Tragic events can escalate addictive behaviors, but seeking help and support can lead to positive transformation.
• Embracing a holistic lifestyle, including healthy eating and self-care, can enhance overall well-being.
• Societal pressures on body image can negatively impact women, but self-acceptance and self-love are essential.
• Changing negative thoughts and embracing imperfections are key to personal growth and transformation. Perfection can be boring and duplicative, while embracing individuality and uniqueness is more fulfilling.
• Creating a daily routine that includes time for personal growth, such as reading the Bible, can be transformative.
• Stepping out of one's comfort zone and saying yes to challenging opportunities can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of one's purpose.
• Living authentically and being true to oneself is important for personal fulfillment and making a positive impact on others.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:12
Moving to Texas and Dealing with Stress

06:02
Escalation of Drinking and Coping with Loss

08:56
Transformation and Finding Purpose

12:13
Holistic Lifestyle and Self-Care

21:02
Changing Thoughts and Embracing Imperfections

22:50
The Duplicity of Perfection

24:07
A Day in the Life

25:36
The Bible Recap

27:01
Doing Ministry

27:48
Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone

28:15
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

29:32
The Impact of Obedience

31:19
Living Authentically

32:21
The Bo Bear Foundation

36:15
Finding Meaning in Loss