Episode 42: Can Addiction Become a Gift? How Julia Rangiheuea Turned Her Pain into Purpose

In this episode of Beyond the Surface, Belinda sits down with Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly Speaking, one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing podcasts on sobriety and addiction, with over 1 million downloads in its first year.Julia has turned her own journey through addiction and recovery into a movement that’s breaking shame and helping everyday people feel seen, heard, and less alone.Together, they explore her transformation from “party girl” to purpose-driven creator, and how she turned her experiences into a platform that’s changing lives.They unpack:The messy, honest reality of addiction and recoveryThe truth behind the “party life” and what lies beneath itEmotional rebuilding and rediscovering identity that comes with sobrietyThe role of shame, vulnerability, community and curiosity in healingThe unexpected gifts sobriety gives youWhy authenticity matters more than ever in a world that glamorizes escapeThis heartfelt, grounded conversation is a reminder that your story can become someone else’s lifeline and that it’s never too late to rewrite your life with purpose.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Julia:Instagram (Julia Rangiheuea): https://www.instagram.com/juliarangiheuea/Instagram (Soberly Speaking): https://www.instagram.com/soberlyspeaking/Spotify (Soberly Speaking Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/5L6HER07FkCgWjYUVqsnt1?si=99ec4d2197974695Youtube (Soberly Speaking Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PxkdN4foktZBN4w2zWeKg

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