216. Going Public After 15 Years Of Sobriety With Hilary Phelps

Hilary Phelps was an overachiever from the beginning. She was a straight “A” student and the fastest swimmer in the country for her age group, until the age of 14, when she took her first sip of alcohol. From that moment, she was hooked and spent the next 15-years drinking, and feeling empty, lost, and hopeless. At 29, Hilary checked herself into rehab for substance use disorder. It wasn’t just about putting down the drink, but about changing people, places and things in her life that ultimately caused her to use in the first place. Hilary kept her recovery and sobriety quiet until recently when she celebrated 15-years of continuous sobriety in June 2022. It was then she realized “we’re only as sick as our secrets” and decided to share her story. It was then she realized her mission and purpose wasn’t to stay quiet, but to help those healing in private by sharing her recovery and healing journey out loud. Hilary is a speaker, an addiction recovery advocate, writer, and holistic wellness coach. Her mission and purpose is to help other women find their voice and heal from anything that is holding them back from finding their purpose. Tune in to Learn About Early Achievements: Discover Hilary's early success as a straight "A" student and the fastest swimmer in the country until the age of 14, when her life took a drastic turn after her first sip of alcohol. 15 Years of Struggle: Follow Hilary's 15-year-long battle with alcohol, during which she felt empty, lost, and hopeless. Explore the challenges she faced and the impact of substance use on her life. 15 Years of Sobriety: Hear about Hilary's decision to keep her recovery and sobriety private until she celebrated 15 years of continuous sobriety in June 2022. Understand the realization that led her to share her story and break the silence. Mission and Purpose: Explore Hilary's mission and purpose, which evolved from staying quiet about her recovery to actively helping others healing in private by openly sharing her recovery and healing journey. Empowering Women: Delve into Hilary's commitment to empowering women, guiding them towards healing from anything that holds them back from realizing their purpose. To find other similar episodes by topic, click here. Connect with Hilary Website | hilaryphelps.com Instagram | @hilaryphelps_ Ready to Begin Your Recovery Journey? Complete this form to speak confidentially with an admissions counselor for help and guidance or take the self assessment to evaluate your own substance use. Already in recovery, find an online support community. Connect with The Courage to Change Podcast Website | lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcast Podcast Instagram | @couragetochange_podcast YouTube | The Courage to Change Podcast TikTok | @ashleyloebblassingame Podcast Facebook | @thecouragetochangepodcast Lionrock Resources Nurses Program | lionrockrecovery.com/programs/nurses Lionrock Recovery | lionrockrecovery.com Support Group Meeting Schedule | lionrock.life/meetings