17: 'Every time I thought I’d hit rock bottom, I grabbed a shovel and kept digging.' Abi Feltham on Surviving Addiction, Loss, and Finding Strength in Sobriety

Welcome to The Life of Bryony, where we explore life’s messier moments. GUEST: ABI FELTHAM In this deeply honest episode, Bryony Gordon sits down with content creator Abi Feltham to discuss her journey through alcoholism, sobriety, and a recent cancer diagnosis. Abi shares her experience of addiction, the impact of childhood trauma, and the challenges she faced as she moved from place to place, seeking to escape her inner struggles. She opens up about the moments that led her to sobriety and how she’s using that same resilience now to face a life-threatening illness with grace and grit. Abi’s message is powerful and uplifting: no matter how dark life may seem, there is always hope, and recovery is possible. This episode offers insight into the importance of community, vulnerability, and self-compassion on the road to healing. Follow Abi: https://www.instagram.com/abi.feltham/ Get in Touch 🗣️ If you want to get in touch, I’m only a text or a voice note away! Send your message to 07796657512, starting with LOB. 💬 WhatsApp Shortcut - Click Here 📧 Or email me at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk  Don’t forget to share this podcast with someone who might benefit from it! Bryony xx For More Information and Support: We discuss suicide, addiction and recovery in this episode. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Here are some resources for support: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk or call 0800 9177 650 for support with alcohol addiction. Mind: Call 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for information on mental health support. Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org for free, 24-hour support if you're feeling overwhelmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ever feel like life is just a bit... much? You’re not alone, and Bryony Gordon is here to prove it. Welcome to The Life of Bryony, the podcast that ditches the shame and dives headfirst into life’s messier bits. Each week, Bryony takes you on a refreshingly honest journey through the ups, downs, and WTFs of everyday life, joined by experts, friends, and sometimes even YOU. Whether it's laughing through awkward encounters, tackling taboos, or sharing confessions, this is your go-to space for real talk and all things mental health. Think of it as your weekly dose of therapy, minus the couch. Got a question? Drop us a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.com