Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#82 The Sober Mom Life: A Coffee with Suzanne Warye
#82 The Sober Mom Life: A Coffee with Suzanne Warye
#82 The Sober Mom Life: A Coffee with Suzanne Warye
Tuesday 11th June 2024
Join Suzanne Warye's inspiring chat on sobriety, motherhood, and the challenges of mommy wine culture. Discover why moderation doesn't work.
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Suzanne Warye shares her sobriety journey since January 2020.
- Discussion on the impact of mommy wine culture.
- Exploration of moderation and its pitfalls.
- Importance of self-trust and knowledge in sobriety.
- Creating supportive communities for sober moms.
Even if you can quote unquote successfully moderate, it still doesn't ultimately work or it's not worth it.
In this compelling episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, host Kim Gravel welcomes Suzanne Warye, the engaging voice behind The Sober Mom Life Podcast. Suzanne shares her personal journey with sobriety, a path she embarked on in January 2020. As a mother and content creator, she offers a unique perspective on the intertwined challenges of motherhood and sobriety, shedding light on the pervasive mommy wine culture.
Suzanne discusses the societal pressures that encourage mothers to rely on alcohol, glamorizing it as a coping mechanism. She candidly reflects on her past involvement in promoting mommy wine culture, revealing how marketing tactics targeted women by feminizing alcohol products. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of recognizing these influences and the need to unlearn the glamorization of alcohol. A significant portion of the conversation is dedicated to the concept of moderation.
Suzanne shares her insights as someone who appeared to manage moderation successfully, yet ultimately found it unfulfilling and ineffective. Her experiences resonate with many who grapple with the idea of returning to drinking in a controlled manner, highlighting the deeper challenges it presents. Self-trust emerges as a crucial theme in the episode. Suzanne recounts her journey to rebuild her sense of trust in herself, especially in social settings where alcohol is prevalent.
She underscores the power of knowledge in transforming one's relationship with alcohol, advocating for a deeper understanding of its effects. The conversation also touches upon the emotional aspects of sobriety, including dealing with loss and grief. Suzanne's anecdotes provide comfort and encouragement, demonstrating the strength found in supportive communities. Her creation of the Sober Mom Life Cafe exemplifies the need for spaces where individuals can share their struggles without judgment.
Listeners are encouraged to connect with Suzanne on social media to continue following her inspiring journey. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage with the podcast community, reminding them that life's happiest moments are found in sobriety.