#136 Staying Sober in the Summertime (feat. My Mom) (TBT)

#136 Staying Sober in the Summertime (feat. My Mom) (TBT)

In the latest episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, we delve into the invigorating and sometimes challenging experience of maintaining sobriety during the summer months. Hosted by Kim Gravel and featuring a heartfelt conversation with her mom, this episode offers insights into how the season of sunshine can be both a joyous and testing time for those on a sober journey. Summer often brings about a sense of nostalgia and the temptation to indulge in past habits.

Kim and her mom discuss their personal experiences, highlighting how summer can trigger memories of early drinking days, which are often romanticized despite the challenges they presented. The episode emphasizes the importance of finding joy in activities that don’t revolve around alcohol, such as soaking up the sun, reading, or enjoying a refreshing iced coffee. The conversation also touches upon the broader topic of mental health care accessibility.

Introducing RULA, a service that partners with over 100 insurance plans, the hosts discuss the importance of affordable therapy options. With an extensive network of therapists and psychiatrists, RULA is making mental health care more approachable and budget-friendly, offering copays as low as $15. Kim encourages listeners to embrace the challenge of sobriety during the summer, reminding them that even one day of sobriety is a significant achievement.

The episode is a call to find support within the sober community, whether through subscribing to newsletters, joining sober hubs, or engaging with like-minded individuals on social platforms. Ultimately, the message is clear: while summer may present unique challenges to sobriety, it is also an opportunity for growth and rediscovery of genuine happiness. As Kim and her mom poignantly put it, “Do it anyway.

You will be grateful and by the end of summer, you can be loving it.” Tune in for a supportive and inspiring conversation that promises to uplift anyone navigating the sober summer journey.