Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#119 How I Got Through an Anxious Day This Week (Without Drinking)
#119 How I Got Through an Anxious Day This Week (Without Drinking)
#119 How I Got Through an Anxious Day This Week (Without Drinking)
Tuesday 25th February 2025
Explore how to navigate anxiety and tough days without alcohol, focusing on accessible mental health care and mindset shifts.
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Episode Overview
- Mental health care should be accessible.
- RULA offers affordable therapy options.
- Navigating anxiety without alcohol.
- Mindset shifts for fear management.
- Importance of community support.
It's knowing that we can do the hard thing and we do not need to drink to get through it.
In this episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, host Sarah opens up about a particularly challenging day she experienced recently. Despite planning topics for future episodes, she felt compelled to share her real-time experience with anxiety and mental health struggles. As someone committed to sobriety, Sarah discusses how she navigated these emotions without resorting to alcohol.
She emphasizes the importance of accessible and affordable mental health care, introducing RULA, a service that partners with over 100 insurance plans to provide therapy at a low average copay of $15. RULA collaborates with a vast network of therapists and psychiatrists, helping individuals find the right support tailored to their needs and preferences. Sarah candidly shares her journey through a day filled with anxiety, her fear of flying, and how she manages these challenges without alcohol.
A significant part of her coping strategy involves a mindset shift—accepting that she's never truly in control—and realizing that flying is statistically one of the safest modes of transport. Despite her fears, Sarah remains steadfast in her sobriety, demonstrating courage in the face of anxiety. She encourages listeners to find strength in their sober journeys and reassures them that it's possible to face life's difficulties without turning to alcohol.
Sarah wraps up the episode by inviting listeners to join her community, the Happiest Sober Hub, and engage with her content for ongoing inspiration and support. She expresses gratitude for the positive reviews, highlighting how they help her reach more people who may benefit from her podcast. Listeners are reminded that life's happiest when sober, and the episode closes with encouragement to tackle challenges head-on, sober.