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The Eight-Day Alcoholic Blackout That Changed My Life Forever
Episode 11622nd November 2024 • Sober-Living Snippets for Women Over 40: Sobriety, Health & Alcohol-Free Mindset • Becca Jacobson
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What would you do if eight days of your life vanished in an alcohol-induced blur?

In this deeply personal episode, Becca Jacobson opens up about her eight-day blackout and how it became the turning point in her journey to sobriety.

She shares the raw reality of living with alcohol dependency, the shame and regret that followed, and the life-changing decision to embrace an alcohol-free life.

Becca’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience within us all and the transformative power of a sober mindset.

  1. Hear Becca’s candid account of hitting rock bottom and finding the courage to reclaim her life.
  2. Discover how sobriety can heal relationships, restore self-worth, and replace regret with hope.
  3. Learn practical steps to break free from dependency and start living a life aligned with your true potential.

Listen to this inspiring episode to learn how one moment of clarity during an eight-day blackout sparked a journey to recovery, self-improvement, and a healthier, alcohol-free life.

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On this podcast, we explore the journey to get sober, embracing a sober mindset and the path to sobriety through sober living and healthy living practices, offering insights on how to give up alcohol, overcome alcoholism and dependency, and focus on self-improvement in an alcohol-free life.


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