Madeline Forrest

Happiest Sober Podcast

Madeline Forrest

  • #152 Sober Travel, Growth, & Mindset (Portugal Trip Takeaways)

#152 Sober Travel, Growth, & Mindset (Portugal Trip Takeaways)

Tuesday 14th October 2025

Madeline Forrest shares insights from her sober travel experience in Portugal, highlighting the joy and growth found in sobriety.
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Happiest Sober Podcast
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Madeline Forrest
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Sober Adventures: How Travelling Without Alcohol Transforms Lives

Episode Overview

  • Sober travel allows for full enjoyment of experiences without the fog of alcohol.
  • Connecting with other sober individuals can enhance the travel experience.
  • Sobriety becomes a normal part of life over time, reducing feelings of missing out.
  • Traveling sober removes the focus from alcohol and shifts it to meaningful experiences.
  • Facing fears related to sober travel can lead to significant personal growth.
"When we stop drinking, we stop missing out."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Madeline Forrest takes listeners on a journey through her recent sober travel adventure in Portugal. She shares how sobriety has transformed not just her travels but her entire perspective on life. From hosting international sober trips to connecting with others who share similar journeys, Madeline paints a vivid picture of the joys and challenges of travelling without alcohol.
Her experiences highlight the powerful connections formed between people who choose sobriety, showing that life doesn't just go on without alcohol—it flourishes. Madeline reflects on her personal growth since her first sober trip to Costa Rica, where initial fears gave way to excitement and fulfilment. With anecdotes from fellow travellers, she illustrates how sobriety becomes a natural part of life, removing the sense of missing out that many fear.
The episode offers a heartfelt reminder that the real adventure begins when you leave alcohol behind and embrace life's experiences fully. So, if you're contemplating sobriety or looking for inspiration on your journey, this episode might just be the nudge you need to realise that the world is still your oyster—without the hangover.
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