Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#109 Q&A: My Mom and I Answer Your Questions (Part 2)
#109 Q&A: My Mom and I Answer Your Questions (Part 2)
#109 Q&A: My Mom and I Answer Your Questions (Part 2)
Tuesday 17th December 2024
Join Madeline and her mom as they answer listener questions about sobriety, mental health, and family traditions. Discover insights on self-care and acceptance.
45 minutes
hopeful
grateful
reflective
informative
supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Madeline Forrest
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
228 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Navigating Sobriety: Q&A with Madeline & Mom
Episode Overview
- Finding the right therapist can be challenging but worthwhile.
- Sobriety enhances self-care and gratitude for health.
- Embracing change reduces stress and fosters peace.
- Family traditions can shift focus from material gifts to experiences.
- Dreams about drinking offer gratitude for sobriety.
Even the really not fun things that can happen in sobriety, like getting sick and kind of having to miss a trip, it always still is a pretty good opportunity to feel grateful that we're sober and we're taking care of ourselves.
In this engaging episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, Madeline teams up with her mom for a heartfelt Q&A session, addressing various aspects of sobriety, mental health, and family traditions. The episode kicks off with Madeline discussing the daunting task of searching for a therapist during challenging times, such as lockdowns or breakups. She highlights the importance of accessible mental health care and introduces RULA, a service that partners with over 100 insurance plans, making therapy affordable and accessible.
Madeline shares personal anecdotes about her recent travels and the unexpected illness that forced her to slow down and reflect on her sobriety journey. She emphasizes how sobriety has improved her overall well-being, allowing her to appreciate her health and practice better self-care, even during sickness. Her reflections extend to broader topics, including the power of accepting life's changes and the peace that comes with embracing what is.
The conversation shifts to family traditions, with Madeline recalling her mom's suggestion to focus less on Christmas presents and more on shared experiences during the holiday season. This idea resonates with listeners seeking to create meaningful traditions that prioritize connection over materialism. Madeline and her mom also delve into the topic of dreams related to drinking, a common experience among those on a sobriety journey.
Madeline shares how these dreams, although unsettling, provide a powerful reminder of her gratitude for sobriety and the positive changes it has brought to her life. Throughout the episode, Madeline offers practical advice on managing stress and organizing tasks, advocating for a structured approach to daily responsibilities to reduce feelings of overwhelm. Her insights are complemented by her mom's experiences, making for a warm and relatable discussion.
Listeners are encouraged to engage with Madeline's community, the Happiest Sober Hub, and explore her new vlogs and newsletter, fostering a supportive environment for those navigating their sobriety journey. The episode concludes with a reminder that life's happiest moments are often experienced when sober, leaving listeners with a sense of hope and inspiration.