Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#84 Staying Sober in the Summertime (feat. My Mom)
#84 Staying Sober in the Summertime (feat. My Mom)
#84 Staying Sober in the Summertime (feat. My Mom)
Tuesday 25th June 2024
Join us as we explore sober summers with my mom, sharing challenges, tips, and the joys of sobriety. Discover emotional support and affordable therapy.
43 minutes
hopeful
challenging
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inspirational
reflective
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Author:
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
- Exploring the first sober summer experiences.
- Navigating challenges and finding joy in sobriety.
- Importance of affordable mental health care.
- Emotional support and encouragement for sobriety.
- Tips for maintaining sobriety during summer.
It's hard. Do it anyway. You will be glad. You will be grateful.
In this engaging episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, Madeline is joined by her mom to discuss the unique experiences and challenges of staying sober during the summertime. As the season offers numerous social events and temptations, Madeline and her mom delve into their personal journeys of navigating sober summers, sharing insights and anecdotes from their first experiences. The discussion highlights the initial difficulties they faced, especially when confronted with memories of early drinking days that often seem romanticized.
Madeline emphasizes the importance of finding pleasure in activities without the aid of alcohol and shares her realization that true joy comes from engaging in life fully sober. Her mom provides heartfelt encouragement for anyone starting their sobriety journey, recognizing the courage it takes to remain sober in social settings and the empowerment that comes with each day of sobriety. The episode also touches on the critical topic of mental health care accessibility.
Madeline introduces RULA, a service that partners with over 100 insurance plans, making therapy affordable with an average copay of just $15. This partnership with a vast network of therapists across the nation ensures that mental health care is accessible and tailored to individual needs, goals, and preferences. Listeners are invited to join the Happiest Sober community, explore the Happiest Sober Mugs, and subscribe to the newsletter for ongoing support and resources.
Madeline encourages her audience to remain hopeful and inspired, reminding them that life's happiness is truly found in sobriety. As summer unfolds, she urges everyone to embrace the motto: "It's hard. Do it anyway."
This episode is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience inherent in sobriety, offering practical tips and emotional support to those on this transformative journey.