Ep 77. Losing your identity and ignoring red flags, with Isabella Ferguson
Description
In this week’s episode I sat down with registered counsellor, alcohol coach and podcast host Isabella Ferguson.
Bella identifies as having been a “grey-area” drinker throughout her 20-year drinking career, which came to an abrupt halt in February 2020 after entering a rehab facility.
Today, Bella’s life couldn’t look more different. She’s left her former industry of law and is now a corporate wellness speaker as well as heading up a busy counselling practice focusing on helping people address their relationship with alcohol and regain balance in their lives.
In this conversation we covered a range of topics including:
- Stress Reduction – 2:00
- Hiding Behind a Smile – 9:23
- The Need to Fit In – 15:30
- Corporate Drinking Culture – 24:20
- The Flashing Red Drinking Zone – 31:30
- The Opportunity to Start Again – 42:30
- Finding Your Voice – 50:00
- Sober Rock Bottoms – 53:00
- Non-Negotiables – 55:15
Check out Bella’s Behind The Smile photo on Ash’s website here.
You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss
You can find Bella using the links below:
Instagram: @alcoholandstresswithisabella
Website: Isabella Ferguson
Podcast: Not Drinking Today
Podcast: De-Stress For Success with Isabella Ferguson
Book: Drink by Anne Dowsett Johnston
If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)
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