Alcohol Addiction, Blackouts and Hangover Anxiety | Sobriety Movement Campaigner Millie Gooch

About this episode

Millie Gooch discusses her journey with alcohol addiction and its impact on mental health, challenging common perceptions of dependency.

Sober Girl Society founder Millie Gooch challenges everything we think we know about dependency in a conversation that dismantles the “rock bottom” myth. Despite a successful career and social life, alcohol was quietly affecting her mental health and relationships, leading her to realise she couldn’t keep going as she was. This discussion explores the cycle of “hangxiety” and how drinking is often normalised despite its impact on wellbeing. Millie also reflects on her later ADHD and autism diagnosis, and how it helped her understand why neurodivergent minds can be more vulnerable to using alcohol as relief. From a simple question that can help you reflect on your own relationship with drinking, to the reality that sobriety is only the beginning, this is an honest conversation about dependency, identity, and recovery. This episode covers the following themes: High-Functioning Addiction, Hangxiety, Neurodivergence, Social Stigma, and Authentic Recovery. Need Support? Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Narcotics Anonymous: na.org Alcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Mental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.uk Shout: https: giveusashout.org IAPT…

People in this episode

Guest: Millie Gooch

Topics covered

• High-Functioning Addiction
• Hangxiety
• Neurodivergence
• Social Stigma
• Authentic Recovery

Keywords

• alcohol addiction
• hangover anxiety
• neurodivergence
• mental health
• dependency
• recovery
• social stigma

Sponsors

AG1, Better Help, Postcode Lottery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sober Girl Society, High Performance

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