Ep. 54 - That Messy Chapter of My Life (2011-2014)

Today’s episode is special because I’m doing things a bit differently and bringing on a friend who played a huge role in my journey to break free from anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and medication.

Kelsi and I met when our lives looked very different. We were working at a bar and partying into the early hours nearly every night. Then, on June 6, 2013, Kelsi got sober after a life-changing experience in rehab—a turning point that deeply impacted me. About a year later, I hit my own rock bottom, and watching Kelsi transform her life helped me see that there was a way out of the cycle I was stuck in.

In this episode, I’m taking you back to that messy 2011-2014 chapter of my life, when my anxiety, depression, and panic were at their peak, and I was using substances to cope. We talk about the “butterfly effect,” how one person’s journey can set off ripples in another’s, and how Kelsi’s path toward sobriety inspired my own journey toward mental health and recovery.

Today, Kelsi is a wife, a stepmom, and a business owner who helps women grow their brands online. She openly shares her story about mental health and recovery, and her DMs are always open to anyone re-evaluating their relationship with alcohol.

Connect with Kelsi on Instagram @kelsibyers

I’m excited for you to tune in, and as always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the episode. Send me a message on Instagram after you’ve listened @tay.gendron

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Kelsi’s Book Recommendations:

1. Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol

2. Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol

3. Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget

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