{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a0c3d9519334f049a76e29/6a09368cd98ee73f63a48b6d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 175. A Rapid Road to Rock Bottom and Finding a Life Worth Living, with Rosie Eldershaw","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69a0c3d9519334f049a76e29/1778988669230-94908ff9-6c65-4b80-be0b-852f564bc614.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week, Ash sits down with Rosie Eldershaw, a country girl turned Melburnian who recently celebrated three years of sobriety after multiple rehabs and several near-fatal rock bottoms. Rosie shares how her drinking progressed from nightly wine to 24/7 spirits and drugs, and how she kept a bubbly, high-functioning facade while quietly falling apart inside. She speaks honestly about seizures, the shame of drinking hand sanitiser and mouthwash, and the terror of knowing something was very wrong but feeling powerless to stop.</p><p><br></p><p>Rosie reflects on the turning points that finally stuck: finding a 12-step program, allowing others to help, and building a simple, peaceful life she genuinely enjoys with yoga, dog parks, her partner and her dog. This is a grounded, hopeful conversation about ownership, spirituality, and the non-negotiables that now protect her sobriety and happiness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join Ash’s community newsletter! </strong><a href=\"https://www.ashbutterss.com/newsletter-signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Click the link here to join.</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Journey of Transformation</p><p>03:01 Rosie's Story of Sobriety</p><p>05:56 The Struggles Behind the Smile</p><p>08:57 The Dangerous Path of Alcoholism</p><p>12:07 Childhood and Early Influences</p><p>14:48 The Progression of Drinking</p><p>17:58 Family Concerns and Consequences</p><p>20:54 The Desperation of Addiction</p><p>23:55 The Journey to Rehab</p><p>26:28 The Journey Through Rehab</p><p>29:00 The Turning Point: A Meeting That Changed Everything</p><p>32:52 Embracing Spirituality in Recovery</p><p>36:57 Overcoming the Ego: Finding a Higher Power</p><p>40:46 Living One Day at a Time</p><p>46:29 Building Healthy Relationships in Sobriety</p><p>53:24 Non-Negotiables for a Happy Life</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Upcoming Workshops:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Reconnection Ritual | June 21st | <a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-reconnection-ritual-breathwork-yin-reflection-tickets-1985771027599?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Tickets Here</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join Ash on retreat in 2026!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ashbutterss.com/bali-retreat-2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rest and Renew Holistic Retreat in Bali | August 2026</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow and connect with Ash on:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ashbutterss/%20%E2%81%A0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠Instagram⁠</a>&nbsp;@ashbutterss</p><p>TikTok <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthesmilewithashb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@behindthesmilewithashb</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.ashbutterss.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website⁠ <strong>www.ashbutterss.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Watch Ash’s <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfclluaXT4Q\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TEDx Talk here</a>!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ashleigh Butterss"}