Healing from Heartbreak Without Alcohol: Nadine's Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
Feel your emotions fully instead of numbing them. Cut contact with exes to give yourself space to heal. Avoid rebound relationships that can prolong emotional pain. Engage in self-care practices like journaling and community support. Focus on self-love and building resilience.
What if we actually felt our feelings instead of numbing them?
Heartbreak is tough enough without the added burden of alcohol. In this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina shares her journey through breakups, both pre and post sobriety. Nadine opens up about her experiences with heartbreak and how she coped with it before getting sober, often turning to alcohol to numb the pain.
She highlights the cultural narrative that promotes drinking as a way to handle breakups and challenges this notion by advocating for feeling emotions fully instead of numbing them. Nadine's reflections are raw and honest, providing listeners with a genuine look at the struggles and growth that come with sobriety. She offers practical advice on how to navigate breakups without relying on substances, such as cutting contact with exes, avoiding rebounds, and focusing on self-care.
Her tips include journaling, seeking community support, and embracing the healing process. Nadine's story is not just about overcoming heartbreak but also about discovering self-love and resilience. By sharing her own experiences, she encourages listeners to find healthier ways to deal with emotional pain and to prioritise their well-being. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with a breakup or looking for inspiration on how to handle life's challenges sober.