Slaying Sober

Ash is the lawyer who found recovery and God in Bali—after years as a party girl, a broken neck, and a complicated relationship with her dad that sobriety turned into her greatest source of love and support.
In this episode of Slaying Sober, we sit down on the island of the gods to unpack how a hard‑drinking party girl with a broken neck and a messy relationship with her father became a sober, spiritually grounded lawyer living a life built on service instead of chaos.
Ash shares how addiction shaped her identity, how a major injury forced her to finally stop running, and how working a 12‑step program opened the door to a God of her own understanding—and a new relationship with her dad, who is now her best friend and biggest supporter in recovery.
You’ll hear:
What it really took to go from “fun drunk” to sober professional in Bali.

How law, spirituality and recovery coexist in her day‑to‑day life.

Why meetings, service and a higher power became the backbone of a life she actually wants to stay sober

If you’re a high‑functioning drinker, a professional wondering if sobriety will wreck your career, or someone wrestling with faith and father wounds, this conversation will hit home.

From Revolver to Recovery.
Jims amazing recovery story.

An autistic kid who never fit in, a rave scene that promised connection, and an ice habit that nearly killed him – Jim’s story is a masterclass in how “freedom” can turn into a prison.
Jim grew up bullied, misunderstood and late-diagnosed autistic, always feeling on the outside of school, family and friendships. When he found MDMA and the Melbourne rave scene, it felt like magic: confidence, connection, endless love and the sense of belonging he’d been missing his whole life. But that glow didn’t last. Party drugs gave way to dealing, meth and ice, lost jobs, family breakdown and years spent in a garage, completely isolated and shackled to his addiction.
In this raw and honest episode of Slaying Sober, Jim and James unpack autism, ecstasy, meth, family violence, shame and the brutal realities of long-term addiction – and then trace the turning point into rehab, accountability and a new life in recovery. Jim shares how he rebuilt from nothing into a role as a peer worker in the AOD space, what “freedom” really means to him now, and why he’ll “walk with” anyone who is willing to take the first step.
If you’ve ever chased connection in all the wrong places, struggled with neurodivergence and addiction, or wondered whether recovery can work for someone like you, this conversation will hit home.

A six‑month “break” from drinking on a Valentine’s Day flight from Dubai to Sydney became the biggest act of self‑love of Faye Louise Hughes’ life – and the start of her sobriety glow up.
In this mini replay from Season 3, Episode 8, Faye shares why 30 days alcohol‑free rarely tells you the truth, and what really shifts when you commit to 100 days.
You’ll hear:
The Valentine’s Day decision that changed everything

Why 100 days beats a 30‑day “challenge”

The real‑world benefits: better sleep, glowing skin, energy, and motivation

How those first 90–100 days lay the foundations for emotional sobriety

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Kerry grew up in a morgue, survived alcoholism, abuse and domestic violence, and found recovery, compassion and purpose. A raw, hopeful story for anyone who feels broken.

Kerry grew up surrounded by death in rural South Africa, with parents who were morticians and a home marked by alcoholism, witch doctors and chaos no child should ever see. At her worst, she was drinking up to six litres of wine a day and using alcohol and food to numb deep trauma, abuse and profound loneliness. Today, she is sober, healing and helping others find hope in the darkest places.
In this powerful episode of Slaying Sober, Kerry shares:
What it was like being raised in a morgue, desensitized to death and violence from an early age

The impact of an alcoholic father, childhood sexual abuse and betrayal by people who were meant to protect her

How her drinking escalated to six litres of wine a day, withdrawal seizures, hospital visits and dangerous blackouts

The moment her partner’s mum found her “Hoarders: Alcoholic Edition” lounge room and how that confrontation became the turning point

Why she calls herself the “relapse queen” and what finally made Step One click after years in and out of the rooms of AA

How sobriety gave her boundaries, self-respect and the courage to leave a coercively controlling relationship

Navigating love, betrayal and guilt in recovery, including supporting a suicidal partner without picking up a drink

The role of therapy, sponsorship and a tight recovery circle (including her 82‑year‑old best friend) in keeping her sane and sober

How she is reclaiming her story through her platform a note from an addict, a sobriety journal and a recovery card deck

If you’ve ever felt broken beyond repair, Kerry’s story proves that you can survive the unsurvivable, build real safety and find a life that is not just substance‑free, but full of compassion, service and quiet joy.

Find Kerry at:
https://www.instagram.com/anotefromanaddict/

Losing It All to Finding Hope – Part 2 with Kate Seselja dives into the day Kate fed $12,000 into a single pokie machine and almost ended her life. This raw conversation follows the shame, the suicidal thoughts, and the tiny moments – her kids, her husband, one counsellor – that pulled her back from the edge and toward recovery. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve gone too far to come back, this episode is for you.