Leanne's struggle with alcohol and cocaine took her to the brink. Now 3 years sober she tells the tale.

Leanne shares her journey of overcoming addiction to alcohol and cocaine, and the transformations she sees in her life since choosing recovery. She openly discusses her early life experiences, her struggles being adopted, dealing with ADHD, the pressures of a dancing career, and her almost life-ending relationship with substance abuse.  Leanne’s daughter was born with serious health conditions and she struggled to cope and went deeper and deeper into her addiction.  Leanne stresses the importance of honesty and introspection in recovery and the need for help and connection. Leanne and her daughter Darcy have a saying ‘We Move’ and from listening to her story you will understand the importance sobriety plays in her life.. This is Leannne’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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00:25 Leanne's Childhood and Adoption

01:11 The Impact of Adoption on Leanne's Life

03:04 Leanne's School Life and Early Struggles

04:58 The Start of Substance Abuse

11:00 Leanne's Dance Career and Its Abrupt End

14:45 The Downward Spiral: Alcohol, Drugs, and Loss of Identity

20:26 Attempts at Seeking Help and the Struggle of Honesty

24:00 Leanne's Life Amidst Chaos: Relationships, Work, and Addiction

25:10 The Unexpected Pregnancy and the Shocking News

27:13 The Birth of Darcy and the Struggles that Followed

27:31 The Spiral into Addiction and the Wake-up Call

29:06 The Turning Point: A Near-Death Experience

30:22 The Journey to Sobriety and Self-Discovery

31:11 The Power of Presence and the Fight for Life

32:36 The Struggle for Survival and the Power of Sharing

36:41 The Importance of Honesty and the Steps to Recovery

39:17 The Impact of Sobriety on Relationships

42:20 The Power of Giving and the Journey to Self-Realization

45:32 The Challenges of Single Parenthood and the Power of Resilience

48:23 The Power of Sobriety and the Gift of Life

49:53 The Importance of Truth and the Call to Action