Millie Mackintosh: “I would drink to forget” Self-esteem, shame, and sobriety

[@missbporter]

Very well spoken young lady. Her story echos my own x

[@jge2024]

A very honest discussion which will hopefully help other young women to seek help with similar issues and not feel ashamed for being unwell.

[@stclb88]

Great chat. She was really honest and open. X

[@sarahgillen2266]

It is wonderful to see how much Millie has grown and become a wonderful wife and mother. Well done. It is not easy to grow up under the glare of the spotlight.👋👋

[@user-xw1od9vs9c]

Great interview, love Millie and really respect nearly everything she said. I totally relate to her. Also sober - 6+ years. Only concern is that she has described herself as an alcoholic (from the description of her symptoms ) but says she is not an alcoholic, siting that she doesn't 'drink everyday to get through the day'. (It's important to know that you do not need to drink every day to be classed as an alcoholic.) Alcoholism by definition, is loss of control once you start. You can stay stopped for a while and restart. Nothing wrong with being an 'alcoholic,' It is just a word. A word to describe the kind of drinking she has described. Yes the word has some shame attached to it, but we alcoholics own the word to lose the shame and break the stigma. I think it's detrimental to deny actually being an alcoholic for a lot of people, the acknowledgment is important, and AA is the only way a lot of people get sober.

[@missbporter]

I think she is rightly doing what works for her, each journey is unique x

[@florence1395]

Isn’t Millie beautiful, I think she’s lovely & often played a person she’s not!

[@ld9279]

I really wrack my brains as to how people can send their children to boarding school? so many adults grow up and express abandonment issues from being sent to boarding school at such a young age. It's really sad.

[@serendipitytwo777]

If people have an issue with you not drinking, THEY are the issue

[@Sunnysideup1904]

So brave for sharing. ❤

[@lottieloves4431]

Does anyone know where Millie’s earings are from? I need them!

[@EM-BodyLight]

Such a beautiful and strong soul 🙏🏻💖💖💖🙏🏻✨✨✨

[@aldem731]

Hey, let's get real for a sec. Cutting out sugar completely? That's just bonkers. Your body needs sugar-it's the main fuel for your brain and muscles. This new trend of ditching sugar entirely? It's not about health; it's more like the start of an eating disorder. So, before you jump on the no-sugar bandwagon, remember: your body relies on glucose to function properly.

[@Flannelbritches]

It’s it cutting out processed sugars rather than natural sugars?

[@shannlp1]

Does anyone know where her earrings are from? 😊

[@prana8660]

boots

[@チヌブダイ]

RIXO, unfortunately, they are out of stock

[@bruno12_3]

We drink alcohol to solve the depression and anxiety then the anxiety and depression gets worse and worse alcohol is poison

[@stung3848]

Alcohol has an overall depressive affect on our nervous system and our bodies. We stop doing other things like properly digesting food when alcohol is in our system as our body prioritises getting rid of it, over getting rid of food. None of us should drink (I don't), but anyone with mental health sensitivities really should avoid it completely.

[@M_789x]

Millie the attention seeker as always. Fearne you could do alot better, with real people .

[@whereseagullsfly8250]

Wow! Millie and Fearne are both non-judgmental and kind.

[@katie8325]

Just don’t watch. You’re not obliged to. Scroll on and touch grass instead.

[@katierummery8072]

Bless you , you must be so😢to have to write such a mean comment. Which is completely un true. Something that might help you to understand is that if you feel the need to say this about them both, is that ‘ maybe you could do a lot better than being an attention seeker’ ! Im not saying that about you. You have basically just said that about yourself. I send you love ❤️ and light , and pray 🙏 you will get through whatever made you feel the need do say this x Thank you Fearn and Mille , very honest and helpful podcast.

[@orlab7745]

You might not like the fact that she's privileged but believe or not she is a "real" person

[@stung3848]

Someone else who clearly needs to give up the sauce and get out in the fresh air!