An Entrepreneur in Recovery:
Recovering from addiction and alcoholism means healing more than just the desire to self-medicate. Louise uncovers some of that in her story about healing from co-dependency and past trauma to having a recovery baby and building a new business. Listen in as we have a conversation with Louise about being an entrepreneur in recovery and how she applies the principles she learned in recovery to her work ethic and relationships.
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Now sober. Now what?
For some, the next step in recovery is to completely rebuild their lives. That’s exactly what Louise did when she got married, had a baby, bought a house, and started a business.
In this episode, Louise tells Vince and Jeanna about her relapses, why she struggled to stay sober, recovering from sexual abuse, and her new business making custom candles.
Episode Highlights:
- Multiple relapses and what went wrong each time.
- Balancing co-dependence and independence to achieve interdependence.
- The hesitation that came from Vince’s speaking at “The Family Afterward”.
- Benefits of talking about sexual abuse.
- Louise’s fingerprint on “Simply Sober Self-Care” and how she practices self-care.
- Turning candle-making for self-care into an adventure in entrepreneurship.
To Get in Touch with Louise and Purchase Her Candles
Louise loves custom orders and is ready to fill yours whether it’s a special gift, choosing the right essential oils, or designing a look for your décor, Louise is interested in your project. You can learn more at:
Website: https://heartlightcandlesandgifts.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartLightCandlesandGifts/
Email: Louise@heartlightcandlesandgifts.com
And remember, during recovery month, the proceeds from every Recovery Month and Back Porch Chats candle gets donated to support those projects.
Do You Struggle with Self-Care?
Louise’s question about self-care sparked my interest in creating Simply Sober Self-Care: An 8-Week Course to Help You Beat “I Need a Drink” Thinking. To learn more about self-care and build the tools you need to stay strong in recovery, check out this link.
Simply Sober Self-Care: An 8-Week Course to Help You Beat “I Need a Drink” Thinking
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