Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss

Ep 57. From surviving to thriving with Justine Whitchurch


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In this week’s episode I’m sitting down with sobriety speaker, author and fitness coach Justine Whitchurch.

Justine made the decision to quit drinking after developing an unhealthy relationship with alcohol while trying to self-medicate her mental health.

Making the decision to get sober changed the course of Justine’s life and she’s spent the best part of the last decade finding her purpose in fitness and helping others.

Today, Justine is a passionate sobriety advocate, promoting a booze free lifestyle and working to create a world where being sober is just as normal as being a drinker.

We had an awesome conversation and covered a range of topics including:

  • Self-medicating your mental health – 5:30
  • Living with OCD – 12:00
  • Escaping with alcohol – 16:30
  • Normalising sobriety – 26:00
  • The lengths we go to – 32:30
  • Finding fitness and purpose – 39:43

  • To see Justine’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.

    You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss

    You can find Justine using the links below:

    Website: Justine Whitchurch

    Instagram: @jusswhitchurch


    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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