Millie Mackintosh discussed her journey to sobriety in an emotional interview on ITV’s This Morning, promoting her new book, Bad Drunk: How I Found My Freedom From Alcohol. The reality star, known from Made in Chelsea, quit drinking two-and-a-half years ago after struggling with alcohol since her teenage years. Millie realized motherhood intensified her drinking but decided to change after recognizing the negative impact on her relationships, especially with her husband, Hugo Taylor. Celebrating her sobriety milestone, she emphasized the importance of self-discovery, healing, and the positive physical and emotional changes she has experienced.
Millie Mackintosh spoke about her struggle with alcohol in an emotional interview on This Morning with Cat Deeley and Ben Shepherd on Thursday.
The 35-year-old appeared on the ITV show to talk about her new book Bad Drunk: How I Found My Freedom From Alcohol – And You Can Too.
Millie, who shot to fame on E4’s Made in Chelsea in 2011, decided to quit drinking two-and-a-half years ago and hasn’t looked back since.
The reality TV star’s complicated relationship with alcohol began as a teenager and continued well into her 20s, when she appeared on reality TV, and is now mom to four-year-old Sienna and three-year-old Aurelia. He explained how he realized that he had to change himself.
Millie told Kat and Ben: “When I became a mother, I thought that because I was a mother myself, I would have more control over how I drank and I would know when to draw the line.” However, it actually added fuel to the fire. New mothers and alcohol were very easy to come by.
“It was liberating because I felt it was socially acceptable.”
Millie Mackintosh opens up about her struggles with drinking as a new mum on Thursday’s This Morning
Photos of Millie before she got sober in 2017
The reality star shares Sienna and Aurelia with husband Hugo Taylor
She added: “After I had my baby, I realized I couldn’t keep acting the way I was. That was making me really unhappy.”
“It was affecting my relationships and my husband.”
Millie gave birth to Sienna in 2020 and welcomed Aurelia in November 2022.
The reality star shares two daughters with husband Hugo Taylor.
The mother of two explained that one incident in particular made her realize the need for change.
Millie and Hugo, who met when they were 16, started dating while appearing on Made in Chelsea in 2010, but broke up six months later and moved on to other people.
However, the two, who married in 2018, rekindled their romance in 2016.
The Made in Chelsea contestant was seen drinking most nights of the week.
Millie opens up to Kat and Ben about her long-standing relationship with alcohol.
Some of the parties they filmed started at 10am, but that didn’t stop them from going out afterwards.
Millie said: “We were often hungover from the night before.
“After filming, I would go out with everyone, and at that time I was drinking every day, and there were parties most nights.”
Millie decides to go see the sober coach. Her coach helped her and she has now been sober for over two years.
Ben asked Millie if there were any drawers, to which Millie replied, “No, there were no drawers.”
At the beginning of the interview, Star revealed that she felt “nervous” about releasing a new book.
But she hopes that by sharing what she went through, she can help others.
Millie celebrated two years of sobriety on Instagram in August.
She said: “Today is a big milestone for me – it’s been two years since I discovered life without alcohol.
“It’s hard to explain in words how much this trip changed my life, but I would like to share my experience and reflect on the amazing changes that have come along with it.”
“For me, sobriety wasn’t just about quitting drinking. It was about rediscovering myself, finding inner peace, and truly living my life to the fullest.
“When I was drinking, I realized that I wasn’t the best version of myself. Something had to change with me.
“It was scary to take that first step. It meant confronting the reasons behind why I was drinking in a destructive way and facing many unpleasant truths. did.”
“But deep down, I knew it was the only way to break free and create a life that truly reflected who I wanted to be.
In this second year, I realized that my problems didn’t just go away just because I stopped drinking. Therapy requires digging deep into your past and seeing things that have been buried for a long time, and it is an ongoing process. Healing.
“However, I am now able to face challenges with a clear mind and steady mind, without being overwhelmed by anxiety or stress.
“Physically, I feel stronger and more resilient than before. My skin is clearer, my energy levels are higher, and I sleep better.
“It’s amazing how much our bodies can heal and grow when we treat them with the love and care they deserve.
“Sobriety has also allowed me to rebuild and strengthen relationships. I’m more present with the people I love, more empathetic, more connected. I’m no longer hiding behind a fog.” Instead, I am fully committed and deeply grateful to the people in my life.
“Every day I learn more about myself and I look forward to what the future holds.” I would also like to hear your opinions.
“How was your journey?” What challenges did you face and what victories did you celebrate?
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV and can be streamed on ITVX.