Ep 83. Building an Empire while in the Grips of Addiction, with Christina Galbato

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Christina Galbato, a dynamic entrepreneur and the brains behind 'Create Her Empire.' She opens up about her journey from a secret alcohol addiction to embracing life in sobriety.

Christina shares how her addiction resulted in both mental and physical health problems, affected her relationships, and damaged her self-esteem. Despite achieving huge success in her career, she was fighting a secret battle, all the while hiding behind a smile.

Today, at almost three years sober, Christina is priortising her personal development and is committed to her recovery more than ever before.

We spoke about a range of topics including:

• Drinking Habits - 7:30
• Keeping Up Appearances - 11:15
• It Works Until it Doesn't Anymore - 18:19
• Endless Cycle - 23:54
• Bargaining with Yourself - 26:18
• The First 90 Days - 29:32
• Moving and Growing - 39:15
• Staying on the Path - 41:51
• Dating in Sobriety - 44:01
• Sobriety Comes First - 53:02

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You can find Christina Galbato using the links below:

Website: https://christinagalbato.com/

Instagram: @christinagalbato, @createherempire

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

• A healthcare professional

• Alcoholics Anonymous

• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)

• CheckPoint (global)

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