S1 E 14 Alicias story of becoming free on the inside
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
Introduction and Background
03:12
Moving to Texas and Dealing with Stress
Moving to Texas and Dealing with Stress
06:02
Escalation of Drinking and Coping with Loss
Escalation of Drinking and Coping with Loss
08:56
Transformation and Finding Purpose
Transformation and Finding Purpose
12:13
Holistic Lifestyle and Self-Care
Holistic Lifestyle and Self-Care
21:02
Changing Thoughts and Embracing Imperfections
Changing Thoughts and Embracing Imperfections
22:50
The Duplicity of Perfection
The Duplicity of Perfection
24:07
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
25:36
The Bible Recap
The Bible Recap
27:01
Doing Ministry
Doing Ministry
27:48
Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
28:15
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
29:32
The Impact of Obedience
The Impact of Obedience
31:19
Living Authentically
Living Authentically
32:21
The Bo Bear Foundation
The Bo Bear Foundation
36:15
Finding Meaning in Loss
Finding Meaning in Loss
Creators and Guests
Host
Jane W Ballard
Jane Ballard, LCSW-S, CEDS, PMH-C, is a licensed psychotherapist and Alcohol Free Life coach. She is the founder of Jane Ballard Wellness, a private practice offering in-person counseling services in Dallas, TX and virtual individual and group coaching to women in the United States and beyond. After waking up to the realization that alcohol was a barrier to living her purpose, she set out to make information, support and connection more accessible to like minded women.