Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#117 A Sober Dating Pep Talk
#117 A Sober Dating Pep Talk
#117 A Sober Dating Pep Talk
Tuesday 11th February 2025
Madeline Forrest shares a pep talk on sober dating, offering mindset tips and reminders for embracing sobriety as an asset in the dating world.
27 minutes
Encouraging
Supportive
Honest
Hopeful
Inspiring
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Author:
Madeline Forrest
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Categories:
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety is an asset in the dating world.
- Build confidence by facing discomfort head-on.
- Use sobriety as a filter for potential partners.
- Recognise genuine connections without alcohol.
- Keep your standards high and never settle.
"Sobriety gives you a freaking edge and it's important to own that."
Madeline Forrest is back with another engaging episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, focusing on the often nerve-wracking world of sober dating. As Valentine's Day approaches, Madeline offers a pep talk packed with reminders and advice for those navigating the dating scene without a drink in hand. Drawing from her own experiences, Madeline candidly shares the challenges she faced when dating sober and how she transformed her mindset to embrace sobriety as a strength rather than a hindrance.
Madeline emphasises the importance of owning your sobriety and recognising it as an asset in the dating world. She highlights how being sober can serve as an automatic filter, helping you identify potential partners who truly appreciate your lifestyle choices. With humour and honesty, Madeline encourages you to keep your standards high and to never settle for less than you deserve.
Confidence is another key theme, as Madeline discusses the journey of building self-assurance without relying on alcohol as a crutch. She assures you that feeling nervous is normal but reminds you that facing these feelings head-on can ultimately strengthen your confidence muscle. Madeline also touches on the genuine connections that can be formed when dating sober, pointing out that sobriety allows you to see clearly whether a romantic spark is truly there or just a product of beer goggles.
Her advice is to embrace this clarity and use it to avoid wasting time on relationships that aren't right for you. In this heartfelt episode, Madeline invites you to remember your worth and to celebrate the bravery it takes to live a sober life. Whether you're newly sober or have been on this journey for a while, this pep talk serves as a reminder that you're not alone and that sobriety can lead to meaningful and fulfilling relationships.
So why not give it a listen and see how Madeline's words resonate with your own experiences?