Loved lustening to Stacey's story, so relatable, an ordinary person, who didn't start running marathons or climbing mountains when she quit drinking. Thank you so much for sharing, It was a pleasure to listen to you♥️
Thank you, Sandra! I appreciate you listening and sharing your kind words. It means a lot. It's true that I didn't start running marathons or climbing mountains, but over time, I did get a lot healthier and more fit. I am not in tip-top shape by any means, but I can walk longer than before and have way more energy as well. But, I had to be patient. It took a long time for my body to balance out again, and it also took a conscious effort to try to be in better shape. I still want to do more, and now, it's possible. Whoo!
Awww, thank you! Way to make my day! (Or, really, my whole year). That is so nice of you to say, and it means the world to me. I tend to talk a lot, and I've been told I talk too fast, so I was really worried for this podcast to come out. I thought, "Oh no, I'm going to sound crazy and bounce around from idea to idea, and it's not going to make sense!" So, I'm very relieved that you enjoyed it, and that I sound coherent, haha. I would love to start a UA-cam channel if I had any technical abilities whatsoever, and if I knew of interesting topics to discuss. Maybe one day! Thank you again for your kind words and taking the time to listen. I am over the moon :)
Stacey’s story has been the most I’ve related to and I’ve watched almost all of the stories shared ! This one hit it right on ! Thank you for sharing Stacey!
Aww, thanks so much for listening! I'm glad you found some value in it. It's funny how isolated we can feel in the midst of it only to realize later that so many people feel the same way and have similar stories. Thanks for your kind words, it means a lot.
Wow Stacey I watched entire thing one of the best one of these I have seen. I so relate. when you said you were like two different people... do weird and true! thought I was nuts, the agony between yourself is madness and so painful. I just can't believe the struggle within ourselves and it's not just me. Thank you for sharing your story
Thank you, Russ! That means a lot to me. And yes, it definitely feels like agony to be two different people that are at odds with each other. You want to say, "How can this be? I'm me, right? So, why can't I just tell myself what to do and listen? Why is there another person in there pushing back against me?" That's what makes addiction so painful and so hard to get through; it can make you lose yourself, in a sense. Like I said in the video, just keep going and keep trying, and eventually you will make it out on the other side. The real you is inside and it's stronger than everything else.
Stacey is a delight to listen to. Great story! I could relate to so much. My rock bottom was realizing I was probably never going to have a rock bottom. The dreary drudge could go on forever! ugh. no thanks
What a powerful story Stacey! I heard so much insight and strength in your story. I'm amazed that someone so young can depart from the societal norms and follow their own star.
I 100% agree with Kate!! So self aware and insightful at such a young age. That is wonderful. I am so proud of you! What an inspiration you are. Thank you for your story!! 😊
@@lizabethd78 Aww, thank you! That means a lot. I really appreciate you listening. And for the record-it isn't always smooth sailing. I've been feeling really down in the dumps (as my dad would say) for the past couple of days and alcohol has been calling out to me. Not because I really want to drink it, but because I'm craving a break from my thoughts and emotions. But I've found other ways to deal, thankfully, and keep reminding myself why I'm on this path in the first place. So, just know that even though I've almost reached a year and a half sober, I still have moments of weakness. It isn't always an easy path, but it's always the worthwhile one. I've never regretted not drinking. Anyway, thank you again and take care
Thank you for sharing your story, Stacey! Though I'm middle aged, I could relate to everything you were saying. I agree that This Naked Mind resonated with me and put tidbits of what I was saying to myself together in such a way that I had epiphanies and the cognitive dissonance was for the first time silenced and everything made sense. The part I was missing also was that I just thought my drinking habit was my fault and would beat myself up over it time and time again. I knew alcohol was toxic, but Annie's book went way further in explaining what happens neurologically, to every human being. That's when I realized it wasn't my fault and I'm not a defective person. You are very inspiring, Stacey! Annie, I became vegan a few years ago initially for health reasons, and then for the animals and the environment; and without a doubt cognitive dissonance existed. It's like what I hear from a lot of people in that I had dual lives, one where I did well in my career, well-respected, good mother and provider, conscientious person, vegan...and then the other life where I would go drinking to "relax and have fun and be a rebel" because I "deserved it" though it inevitably made me feel worse and did not bring out the good aspects of my personality. So for a long time that cognitive dissonance was excruciating. That is until I stumbled upon your book and experienced spontaneous sobriety where for the first time in my life everything aligned and the cognitive dissonance vanished, so thank you!!
Thank you for listening and for your nice comment, Sara! I completely resonate with what you said about being a conscientious, respected person most of the time and then getting to be a 'rebel' when alcohol entered the picture. That was a big part of the allure for me; the feeling of "freedom" was almost as addicting as the alcohol itself. I put "freedom" in quotations because I see now that I wasn't free at all, it only felt like it in those euphoric moments. Congratulations on your sobriety and thanks again for your kind words!
Loved lustening to Stacey's story, so relatable, an ordinary person, who didn't start running marathons or climbing mountains when she quit drinking. Thank you so much for sharing, It was a pleasure to listen to you♥️
Right? Sometimes the bar people set afterwards seems so unattainable!
Thank you, Sandra! I appreciate you listening and sharing your kind words. It means a lot. It's true that I didn't start running marathons or climbing mountains, but over time, I did get a lot healthier and more fit. I am not in tip-top shape by any means, but I can walk longer than before and have way more energy as well. But, I had to be patient. It took a long time for my body to balance out again, and it also took a conscious effort to try to be in better shape. I still want to do more, and now, it's possible. Whoo!
I never comment on these. But Stacey’s is the best interview I’ve heard on here. She needs a UA-cam channel. I could listen to her all the time 😂
Awww, thank you! Way to make my day! (Or, really, my whole year). That is so nice of you to say, and it means the world to me. I tend to talk a lot, and I've been told I talk too fast, so I was really worried for this podcast to come out. I thought, "Oh no, I'm going to sound crazy and bounce around from idea to idea, and it's not going to make sense!" So, I'm very relieved that you enjoyed it, and that I sound coherent, haha. I would love to start a UA-cam channel if I had any technical abilities whatsoever, and if I knew of interesting topics to discuss. Maybe one day! Thank you again for your kind words and taking the time to listen. I am over the moon :)
We agree! Thanks for listening and sharing the love with Stacey!
Stacey’s story has been the most I’ve related to and I’ve watched almost all of the stories shared ! This one hit it right on ! Thank you for sharing Stacey!
Aww, thanks so much for listening! I'm glad you found some value in it. It's funny how isolated we can feel in the midst of it only to realize later that so many people feel the same way and have similar stories. Thanks for your kind words, it means a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this girls energy and her message 💕 really so inspirational
Isn't she great??
What a wonderful story! So relatable. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for tuning in!!
Thank you for listening!
Wow Stacey I watched entire thing one of the best one of these I have seen. I so relate. when you said you were like two different people... do weird and true! thought I was nuts, the agony between yourself is madness and so painful. I just can't believe the struggle within ourselves and it's not just me. Thank you for sharing your story
Thank you for listening!
Thank you, Russ! That means a lot to me. And yes, it definitely feels like agony to be two different people that are at odds with each other. You want to say, "How can this be? I'm me, right? So, why can't I just tell myself what to do and listen? Why is there another person in there pushing back against me?" That's what makes addiction so painful and so hard to get through; it can make you lose yourself, in a sense. Like I said in the video, just keep going and keep trying, and eventually you will make it out on the other side. The real you is inside and it's stronger than everything else.
Stacey is a delight to listen to. Great story! I could relate to so much. My rock bottom was realizing I was probably never going to have a rock bottom. The dreary drudge could go on forever! ugh. no thanks
That is a hugely impactful rock bottom realization.
What a powerful story Stacey! I heard so much insight and strength in your story. I'm amazed that someone so young can depart from the societal norms and follow their own star.
Thank you, Kate! It's never too early or too late to turn your life around. Really appreciate your kind words.
So glad it resonated with you!
I 100% agree with Kate!! So self aware and insightful at such a young age. That is wonderful. I am so proud of you! What an inspiration you are. Thank you for your story!! 😊
@@lizabethd78 Aww, thank you! That means a lot. I really appreciate you listening. And for the record-it isn't always smooth sailing. I've been feeling really down in the dumps (as my dad would say) for the past couple of days and alcohol has been calling out to me. Not because I really want to drink it, but because I'm craving a break from my thoughts and emotions. But I've found other ways to deal, thankfully, and keep reminding myself why I'm on this path in the first place. So, just know that even though I've almost reached a year and a half sober, I still have moments of weakness. It isn't always an easy path, but it's always the worthwhile one. I've never regretted not drinking. Anyway, thank you again and take care
Funny I agree with many other comments where this is the most enjoyable interview I've heard! And I've watched at least 50+
Delighted to hear that and thanks for being a loyal listener!
Great story!!! Love her excitement.
She was so great!
Haha, thank you!
What a courageous, special young woman. She will help so many people.
Yes!!
Thank you ❤
Great story thank u
Our pleasure!
Thank you for listening! :)
Thank you for sharing your story, Stacey! Though I'm middle aged, I could relate to everything you were saying. I agree that This Naked Mind resonated with me and put tidbits of what I was saying to myself together in such a way that I had epiphanies and the cognitive dissonance was for the first time silenced and everything made sense. The part I was missing also was that I just thought my drinking habit was my fault and would beat myself up over it time and time again. I knew alcohol was toxic, but Annie's book went way further in explaining what happens neurologically, to every human being. That's when I realized it wasn't my fault and I'm not a defective person. You are very inspiring, Stacey!
Annie, I became vegan a few years ago initially for health reasons, and then for the animals and the environment; and without a doubt cognitive dissonance existed. It's like what I hear from a lot of people in that I had dual lives, one where I did well in my career, well-respected, good mother and provider, conscientious person, vegan...and then the other life where I would go drinking to "relax and have fun and be a rebel" because I "deserved it" though it inevitably made me feel worse and did not bring out the good aspects of my personality. So for a long time that cognitive dissonance was excruciating. That is until I stumbled upon your book and experienced spontaneous sobriety where for the first time in my life everything aligned and the cognitive dissonance vanished, so thank you!!
Thank you for listening and for your nice comment, Sara! I completely resonate with what you said about being a conscientious, respected person most of the time and then getting to be a 'rebel' when alcohol entered the picture. That was a big part of the allure for me; the feeling of "freedom" was almost as addicting as the alcohol itself. I put "freedom" in quotations because I see now that I wasn't free at all, it only felt like it in those euphoric moments. Congratulations on your sobriety and thanks again for your kind words!
@@staceyl5197 Yes, I am so grateful that I finally have true freedom! Yay!
Oh that cognitive dissonance must have been so painful. So glad you're free now and that Stacey's story connected with you so strongly!
Such a sweet HEART!
She was a great guest!
Thank you for listening!
very helpfull. Thank you, Stacy! :-)
Stacey !
Thank you for listening!
@@staceyl5197 It was so refreshing hearing her talk....very nice.
@@staceyl5197 stacey (you?) made a fantastic job. top
Happy you enjoyed it!
I really relate to this
So glad!
Yay! Glad to hear! Thanks for listening :)