Letting Myself Go: Quitting Drinking and Hair Dye

256 In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Nadine shares her journey of simultaneously quitting drinking and letting her hair grow natural. Inspired by Laura McKowen’s poignant question, "Am I free?" , Nadine dives into what happened when she stopped hiding behind chemical inputs and began embracing the silver strands and sober realities of who she truly is. Whether you're rethinking your relationship with alcohol, questioning societal beauty standards, or craving a return to the core version of yourself before life got in the way, this episode offers a gentle, honest roadmap for self-discovery and freedom. Get on the waitlist for the next round of Publish the Personal , which starts in Jan, HERE . About Nadine: Nadine Kenney Johnstone is an award-winning author, podcast host, and writing coach. After fifteen years as a writing professor, she founded WriteWELL workshops and retreats for women writers. She interviews today’s top female authors on her podcast, Heart of the Story . Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure , was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart , is an essay collection and guided journal. She has been featured in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, Natural Awakenings,Chicago Magazine, and more. She writes a regular column about mid-life reclamation on Substack .About Michelle: About Michelle: Heart of the Story producer Michelle Redo has her own podcast too... Daring to Tell where writers read their true stories of personal daring, then talk about writing and life. Also check out the audiobooks she's produced at her website, michelleredo.com