Ep 32. Embracing your true authentic sober self and leaning into uncomfortability with Maz Compton

In this week’s episode I sat down with breakfast radio and podcast host, Maz Compton.

From landing her dream job as an MTV VJ to becoming the host of Sydney’s top breakfast radio show, Maz was living a fast-paced life fuelled by parties, celebrities and booze. Maz has interviewed everyone from Alicia Keys to Dave Grohl, all the while playing a role to suit her environment. Working in entertainment media, Maz was often required to put on a smile and get the job done, which over the years, created a deep divide between the person she was presenting to the world, and how she was really feeling on the inside.

In this conversation, Maz talks about her problematic relationship with alcohol and how she knew if something didn’t change, she would inevitably hit rock bottom. Choosing a different path, Maz made the decision to quit drinking for good in January 2015 and hasn’t looked back.

In this episode we discuss what it means to reconnect with your authentic self in sobriety and how to remove the fear and lean into the unknown. Maz also shares what the most annoying part of being sober is (hint: avoiding the d**kheads).

You can follow Maz on IG here: @mazcompton 

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You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss 

If you or someone you know if struggling with addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:

• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)