Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#173 How To Stop Romanticizing Alcohol (TBT)
#173 How To Stop Romanticizing Alcohol (TBT)
#173 How To Stop Romanticizing Alcohol (TBT)
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Struggling with romanticising alcohol? Madeline Forrest shares tips to shift your perspective and find joy in sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- It's normal to miss alcohol, but recognise it's just a brain trick.
- View quitting alcohol like ending a toxic relationship.
- Trust the decision made when experiencing negative consequences.
- Romanticise your sober life to find peace and presence.
- Write down negative experiences to remind yourself why you quit.
"You can miss something and still know it was no longer serving you."
What drives someone to stop romanticising alcohol? In this throwback episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, Madeline Forrest gets real about the all-too-common struggle of viewing alcohol through rose-tinted glasses. With a mix of personal stories and practical advice, Madeline tackles the hard-hitting question: why do we miss something that doesn't serve us anymore?
She shares her own experiences from early sobriety, those 'aha' moments when she realised it was the anticipation of drinking, not the act itself, that she missed. You'll find yourself nodding along as she compares quitting alcohol to ending a toxic relationship, explaining how our brains often trick us into remembering only the good times. This episode is packed with relatable moments and insightful strategies to help you stay grounded in your sober journey.
From playing the tape forward to writing down your worst hangover moments, Madeline provides tools to remind you why you chose sobriety in the first place. And while she acknowledges that missing alcohol is normal, she encourages listeners to actively romanticise their lives in sobriety, highlighting the peace and presence that come with it. So, if you're struggling with romanticising alcohol, this episode offers a comforting reminder: it's okay to miss it, but it's even better to let it go.
Are you ready to shift your perspective and embrace the happiest version of yourself?