Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#133 Navigating Patio Season in Sobriety
#133 Navigating Patio Season in Sobriety
#133 Navigating Patio Season in Sobriety
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Madeline Forrest shares tips and encouragement for navigating patio season soberly, offering practical advice and heartfelt pep talks.
41 minutes
Encouraging
Supportive
Inspiring
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Madeline Forrest
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Embrace discomfort; it's part of the process.
- Find joy in mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Plan activities for the next day to focus on sober gains.
- Connect with community for support.
- Driving home sober can be a rewarding experience.
"True fun makes us feel nourished and refreshed, while fake fun leaves us empty."
Madeline Forrest, the host of Happiest Sober Podcast, tackles a subject that many on a sober journey might find daunting: patio season. With the sun shining and social gatherings in full swing, the temptation to indulge can be strong. Madeline shares her personal experiences and insights, offering a heartfelt pep talk and practical tips to help you enjoy the season without alcohol.
She candidly discusses the unexpected triggers that come with warmer weather and how they can catch you off guard. Madeline's reflections on her own sobriety journey provide reassurance that you're not alone if you're finding it challenging. Madeline encourages you to embrace the discomfort that comes with new experiences in sobriety. She highlights the importance of patience and trusting that it will get easier with time.
The episode is filled with reminders that fun doesn't require alcohol and that true enjoyment can be found in simple pleasures like mocktails, people-watching, and connecting with friends. Forrest's anecdotes about her first sober summer are both relatable and inspiring. She describes the joy of driving home sober, appreciating the freedom and clarity that come with sobriety. Her tips for planning enjoyable activities for the next day serve as motivation to focus on what you gain from staying sober.
Madeline's passion for creating a supportive community shines through, as she emphasises the value of connecting with others who understand the journey. Whether it's finding gratitude in small moments or having an accountability buddy, this episode is packed with advice to help you navigate patio season confidently. If you're looking for encouragement and practical tips to make the most of your sober summer, Madeline's insights are a breath of fresh air.
Her positive approach reminds you that life's happiest moments can be experienced without alcohol.