Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#63 Rediscovering Fun in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)
#63 Rediscovering Fun in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)
#63 Rediscovering Fun in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)
Tuesday 30th January 2024
Join us as we explore rediscovering fun in sobriety with my mom and discuss mental health accessibility and sober travel experiences.
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Author:
Madeline Forrest
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Categories:
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Rediscovering fun after sobriety is possible.
- Mental health care should be affordable and accessible.
- Sober travel can be a transformative experience.
- Music and comedy offer natural highs in sobriety.
- Building a supportive sober community is crucial.
Sobriety is not boring; you just have to hang in there through the adjustment period and make it a mission to rediscover fun.
In this engaging episode of the podcast, Sarah Frazier invites her mom to discuss the often overlooked aspect of sobriety—rediscovering fun. The conversation delves into how sobriety can initially feel like a loss of identity, especially when one's social life revolved around alcohol. Sarah and her mom share personal anecdotes about their journeys and how they managed to redefine fun without the need for alcohol.
Sarah's mom reflects on her initial struggle with sobriety, where she was determined to cling to her old definition of fun, which was heavily tied to drinking. She recounts conversations with friends who also stopped drinking and how they struggled to find joy in activities without alcohol. The episode highlights the importance of building a new identity, one that isn't centered around being the 'party person.' This transformation can be challenging but ultimately rewarding.
A significant turning point for Sarah was her sober trip to Costa Rica, where she realized the joy and bonding that could occur without alcohol. This experience, along with attending concerts and comedy shows, helped her find natural highs and enjoyment in sobriety. The episode emphasizes the 'two C's' of sober activities—concerts and comedy—as effective ways to experience joy and laughter. Mental health care accessibility is another crucial topic addressed in the episode.
Sarah introduces RULA, a platform that partners with over 100 insurance plans and connects users with a network of over 15,000 therapists and psychiatrists nationwide. This makes therapy more accessible and affordable, with an average copay of just $15. Throughout the episode, Sarah and her mom stress the importance of holding onto moments of sober joy, whether it's enjoying a morning coffee without a hangover or experiencing gratitude for small victories.
They encourage listeners to embrace these moments and trust that time will help in rediscovering fun in sobriety. Listeners are invited to join Sarah's sober community, the Happiest Sober Hub, and consider booking a sober trip to Croatia. The episode closes with a heartfelt message about the happiness that sobriety can bring, emphasizing that life is happiest when you're sober.