{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67221a55ac49221b20c53d89/68b716a0d6e2cdaa2605fdac?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What 35 Years Without a Drink Has Taught Me - Mark's Story","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67221a55ac49221b20c53d89/1756828859324-4b75d17a-42ef-40d6-974f-46f9d2d567a9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>You Look Happier</em>, we sit down with Mark, who is celebrating 35 years of sobriety! </p><p><br></p><p>An author, father, and proud grandad, Mark opens up about the pivotal decision to leave his old life behind and how moving to Ireland helped him to break free from alcohol.  </p><p><br></p><p>He shares candidly about the challenges, lessons, and joys along his journey — from breaking away from addiction to building a meaningful life rooted in family, creativity, and resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p><br></p><p>Mark's Book: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Staying-Sober-Years-Without-Taught/dp/B0FLGFJH17\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Staying-Sober-Years-Without-Taught/dp/B0FLGFJH17</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"@stayingsoberbook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@stayingsoberbook</a></p><p>TikTok: @mark.sullivan671</p><p>Website: <a href=\"www.markfrancisosullivanauthor.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.markfrancisosullivanauthor.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ellie Forsyth"}