Carol Urry, an alcohol-free coach and former member of the Queen Alexander's Royal Army Nursing Corps, opens up about her journey from joining the military to finding her purpose as a coach. She discusses the challenges she faced in the army, the deep friendships and camaraderie she developed, and the impact it had on her life. Carol also shares her struggles with alcohol and how she overcame them, finding a new sense of purpose and fulfillment. She emphasizes the importance of community and accountability in her journey to sobriety and her vision to provide an alternative to traditional alcohol recovery programs. Carol's goal is to make sobriety accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, and to bring awareness to the harmful effects of alcohol.

Key Takeaways:

• Carol's deep Christian faith and passion for caring for others led her to join the military as a healthcare assistant.
• Training in the army was tough but rewarding, and Carol developed deep friendships and a sense of camaraderie.
• After leaving the military, Carol faced challenges in finding her career path and turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism.
• Carol's journey to sobriety began with the realization that alcohol was not serving her and the discovery of resources like "This Naked Mind" by Annie Grace.
• Carol now uses her own experiences to help others as an alcohol-free coach, providing support and guidance to those seeking a healthier, happier life.
• Carol's vision is to provide an alternative to traditional alcohol recovery programs and make sobriety accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.

Quotes:

• "I've always had a vocation for... looking after people." 
• "The camaraderie and the people you meet... you really do develop some really deep friendships in the forces."
• "Alcohol is a class one carcinogen... it causes seven different cancers."
• "My vision for the future is to bring an alternative to giving up alcohol... a logical, science-based framework."
• "People that live in poverty do use alcohol, but then there's people that are in high-powered jobs that use alcohol too."

About the Guest

Carol served in the Army with the Queen Alexander Nursing Corp. After various postings, meeting her husband in the Army and then becoming pregnant and getting divorced. Her career and life was interesting until she hit the bottle and nearly ruined her life. Now she is a coach that helps people get over challenges and develop a alcohol free life 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-urry-alcohol-free-coach/

 

About the Host

Joe O'Connor is a resilient business entrepreneur and Financial Adviser dedicated to supporting business owners and veterans in their transition to civilian life. Despite facing life-threatening challenges at a young age, Joe defied the odds and embarked on a remarkable journey. From excelling as a Combat Engineer and Physical Training Instructor in the Royal Engineers to starting his own business as a Financial Adviser, Joe has displayed unwavering determination.

After rejoining the Army as a reservist in the Bomb Disposal Unit, Joe reached the rank of Sergeant before transferring to the SAS, where he endured a severe injury and was medically discharged. Undeterred, he resumed his role as an IFA and founded a charity that aids injured veterans and their families.

Joe's charity is currently finalizing plans for a training center and 23 Lodges, aiming to provide vital support for veterans transitioning to civilian life while addressing stress, anxiety, and PTSD. Today, Joe's mission is to unite business owners and veterans, helping them unleash their full potential for success.

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