Turning Forty as a Recovering Sex and Love Addict

In this enlightening episode, Stephanie sits down with Brianne Davis, a Hollywood actress, director, and author, who shares her transformative journey through addiction and recovery. Brianne opens up about her struggles with sex and love addiction, her path to recovery, and how these experiences have reshaped her life, especially as she navigates her forties. With raw honesty and vulnerability, Brianne discusses the impact of her addiction on her personal and professional life, and how becoming a mother and reaching her forties has influenced her perspective and approach to life.

Episode Highlights: 

• Brianne shares her experience as a Hollywood actress and her journey through sex and love addiction, including her recovery process which has lasted over 12 years.
• Insight into Brianne's bestselling novel, "Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex and Love Addict," which explores themes closely tied to her personal experiences with addiction.
• Discussion on the challenges and pitfalls of social media, and how Brianne manages its impact on her life and recovery.
• Brianne's approach to parenting, aiming to protect her son from early exposure to adult themes and teaching him about personal responsibility and emotional processing.
• The role of self-acceptance and forgiveness in Brianne's life, particularly how it has evolved as she entered her forties.

In this episode, Brianne not only shares her personal story but also provides insights into the broader issues of addiction, societal pressures, and the journey towards self-discovery and authenticity. Her story is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to confront and overcome personal demons, and the ongoing work involved in recovery. If you found this episode enlightening and inspiring, don't forget to rate, follow, and review the Forty Drinks Podcast to help us share more stories like Brianne's.

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Additional Resources

Brianne Davis website

Brianne’s Huffington Post article, March 2020

Secret Life podcast

Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex and Love Addict book

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

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