Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#60 A Coffee with Jen Hirst
#60 A Coffee with Jen Hirst
#60 A Coffee with Jen Hirst
Tuesday 9th January 2024
Join Jen Hirst as she shares her inspiring journey to sobriety and tips for navigating emotions and building a rewarding morning routine.
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Madeline Forrest
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety can transform lives and release shame.
- Embrace uncomfortable emotions to grow.
- Start small to build a consistent morning routine.
- Mental health care should be accessible to all.
- Breaking addiction stigma is crucial.
The coolest thing you can do in your career is to help someone save their own life.
In this episode, host Madeline Forrest sits down with Jen Hirst, a leading figure in the sober community, to discuss her transformative journey to sobriety. Jen shares her personal story, illustrating how problematic drinking can develop progressively, often requiring significant loss before recognition and change can occur. Her journey is a testament to the power of sobriety in turning one’s life around, as she went from hiding her struggles with alcohol to becoming an outspoken advocate for recovery.
The conversation delves into the emotional challenges faced in early sobriety, with Jen emphasizing the importance of learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions rather than escaping them through substances. This acceptance and processing of emotions are pivotal in achieving long-term sobriety and personal growth. Jen also shares practical advice on establishing a consistent morning routine, which she views as a cornerstone of her sobriety. Starting small and gradually building a routine can lead to significant improvements in well-being and productivity.
Activities like gratitude journaling and personal development reading can be integral to this routine, offering daily moments of reflection and motivation. Another key topic discussed is the accessibility of mental health care. Madeline highlights RULA, a service that partners with numerous insurance plans to make therapy more affordable and accessible. This service exemplifies the necessary steps toward making mental health care available to everyone. Throughout the episode, Jen and Madeline stress the importance of breaking the stigma around addiction.
By sharing stories and speaking openly about these issues, they hope to foster a more supportive and understanding environment for those struggling with addiction. Jen’s story and insights provide listeners with hope and practical strategies to embark on their own journeys of recovery and self-improvement. Her approach to sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but about embracing a fulfilling, empowered life.