S1 E3 Jane's Story of Spontaneous Sobriety
In this conversation, Jane Ballard shares her personal journey with alcohol and her decision to live an alcohol free life. She discusses her early drinking experiences, the turning point that led her to explore sobriety, and the tools she used to support her journey. Jane also talks about her inspiration to lead a retreat in Bali for women interested in sobriety and personal growth. The retreat offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and experience the beauty and culture of Bali.
Takeaways
- Teenage drinking in the 90s was prevalent, but subsequent generations are drinking less.
- Alcohol consumption can fluctuate depending on life circumstances.
- Experiencing loss can lead to a shift in perspective and a desire to live differently.
- Sobriety offers the opportunity to feel emotions fully and live a more intentional life.
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.