Mailinn narrowly escaped death from alcoholism. Now sobriety has become a way of life for her.

2024-02-02

Mailinn Hamre began drinking at the age of 13, and by the time she turned 18, things took a dramatic turn as it became the legal age to purchase beer in Norway. Initially, she started drinking to fit in with her friends, and the consequences of her actions didn't become apparent until some time had passed. She found herself becoming dependent on the escape that alcohol provided. As the years went by, her situation worsened, and she ended up consuming up to 17 litres of beer or 4 litres of vodka per day. She mentioned feeling that her body was deteriorating, and her doctor...

As the years went by, her situation worsened, and she ended up consuming up to 17 litres of beer or 4 litres of vodka per day. She mentioned feeling that her body was deteriorating, and her doctor confirmed this grim reality by simply wishing her well and stating that there was no need for another appointment the following year, as her prognosis was bleak. The thought of a life without alcohol was unimaginable for her.

After enduring many months of illness, Mailinn was placed into a coma that lasted for three months. Today, we celebrate a true miracle on the show, as she has been three years sober.

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00:12 Malin's Struggle with Alcohol Addiction

01:04 Celebrating Malin's Sobriety

01:13 Behind the Scenes of the Podcast

02:04 Shoutout to Sober Buddy Community

03:11 Interview with Malin Begins

03:43 Malin's Childhood and Family Background

05:03 Malin's Early Drinking Experiences