Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#81 My Journey to Sobriety
#81 My Journey to Sobriety
#81 My Journey to Sobriety
Tuesday 4th June 2024
Join the Happiest Sober Podcast as I share my full journey to sobriety, discuss mental health challenges, and explore supportive resources.
47 minutes
reflective
informative
hopeful
challenging
motivational
About this podcast
Author:
Madeline Forrest
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episodes:
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Episode Overview
- Sharing a personal journey to sobriety.
- Discussing mental health and therapy challenges.
- Impact of addiction on family dynamics.
- Overcoming early sobriety hurdles.
- Exploring resources like support groups.
You deserve mental health care that works with you, not against your budget.
In this episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, the host takes listeners through a deeply personal journey to sobriety. After 80 episodes focusing on other people's stories, this solo episode is dedicated to sharing the host's own experiences. The narrative begins with the challenge of finding the right therapist, highlighting the importance of accessible mental health care. RULA, a company that partners with insurance plans and therapists nationwide, is introduced as a solution offering affordable therapy options.
The host recounts the impact of addiction on family life, particularly focusing on the absence of their father due to his struggles with addiction. This personal history influenced their own relationship with alcohol, leading to moments of excessive drinking and poor decision-making. A pivotal moment in the journey was discovering a sober blog, which planted the seeds of change.
The host shares stories of embarrassing drunk moments and the anxiety that followed, particularly after a work party that ended in a blackout. This was a turning point, prompting a serious consideration of sobriety. Resources such as Laura McCowan's book "We Are the Luckiest" and Annie Grace's "This Naked Mind" provided guidance and inspiration. The host emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs of trouble, equating it to putting out a small fire before it engulfs the whole house.
The journey to sobriety officially started in September 2020, with the final day one on November 8th, 2020. Overcoming slips and gaining clarity from these experiences were crucial in sustaining sobriety. The host encourages listeners to explore episodes 30, 62, and 64 for more insights on handling slips and early sobriety. Listeners are invited to join the Happiest Sober Hub, a community offering support through Zoom meetings and a private Facebook group.
The episode concludes with a message of hope and encouragement, reinforcing the belief that life is happiest when sober.