Episode 28:When Typical Substance Abuse Programming Wasn't Enough, Now-Sober Kathryn Bennett Shares How Taking Up Power-Lifting Helped
Persistence U with Lizbeth
English - September 01, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsSelf-Improvement Education Society & Culture Relationships persistence trauma resilience survival community transform positive intentional mindful Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Kathryn Bennett wanted to be sober. She went to meetings, saw a counselor. But it wasn't enough. Not everyone can sit quietly and engage in the exercises offered during treatment.Rather than giving up, Kathryn challenged herself physically by entering the world of power-lifting.Today, Kathryn is a nationally placed lifter who enjoys speaking about her journey toward sobriety and fitness.You will learn:
Relapse is part of the cycle of substance abuse continuum.
Finding the right support and sponsors is key to success.
Gradual success in a different life domain builds confidence that may positively impact sobriety efforts.
Show notes HERE
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Kathryn Bennett wanted to be sober. She went to meetings, saw a counselor. But it wasn't enough. Not everyone can sit quietly and engage in the exercises offered during treatment.
Rather than giving up, Kathryn challenged herself physically by entering the world of power-lifting.
Today, Kathryn is a nationally placed lifter who enjoys speaking about her journey toward sobriety and fitness.
You will learn:
Relapse is part of the cycle of substance abuse continuum.
Finding the right support and sponsors is key to success.
Gradual success in a different life domain builds confidence that may positively impact sobriety efforts.
Show notes HERE
Lizbeth’s links
Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HERE
OR
Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold!
Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see.
Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices