Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#95 Celebrations in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)
#95 Celebrations in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)
#95 Celebrations in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)
Tuesday 10th September 2024
Explore how to celebrate in sobriety, create joyful moments, and redefine traditions. Tips and insights for navigating celebrations without alcohol.
38 minutes
hopeful
gratitude
informative
reflective
joyful
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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
- Redefine celebrations by creating new traditions.
- Find joy in moments without alcohol.
- Gratitude plays a key role in sober living.
- Mental health care should be accessible.
- RULA offers affordable therapy options.
We get to redefine celebration in sobriety, rediscover and recreate what celebrating looks like for us.
In this episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, Maddie and her mom discuss the intricacies of celebrating without alcohol and how sobriety can redefine what joy looks like in our lives. Maddie opens up about her personal journey, sharing experiences from her 31st birthday, where she felt a profound sense of gratitude for her sober life. The intertwined relationship between alcohol and celebrations often leads to the misconception that joy can only be achieved through drinking.
Maddie challenges this notion, advocating for redefining traditions and creating new, meaningful moments that do not rely on alcohol. One of the key insights shared in this episode is the importance of gratitude. Celebrating sober allows individuals to truly appreciate the moments they are in, without the haze of alcohol. Maddie reflects on how her old self would have reached for a wine bottle, resulting in the same regrets and anxiety, whereas now her life feels fuller and more authentic.
The episode also touches on mental health, highlighting the importance of accessible and affordable therapy. Maddie mentions RULA, a service that partners with over 100 insurance plans, offering affordable therapy options. This accessibility is crucial in helping individuals navigate the challenges of sobriety and mental health. Listeners are encouraged to redefine their own celebrations, to carve out new traditions that bring genuine joy and excitement.
Maddie reminds us that while the transition may initially feel difficult, these new practices eventually become sources of anticipation and happiness. In closing, Maddie stresses the significance of redefining celebration in sobriety and invites listeners to join her community, the Happiest Sober Hub, for continued support and insights. Sobriety offers an opportunity to rediscover life in a way that is vibrant, full of gratitude, and better than before.