Deb, Mocktail Mom
Deb, Mocktail Mom
Ep 16 Meet Adrienne: Critical Care Nurse & Founding Member of Thriving Alcohol-Free
Ep 16 Meet Adrienne: Critical Care Nurse & Founding Member of Thriving Alcohol-Free
Ep 16 Meet Adrienne: Critical Care Nurse & Founding Member of Thriving Alcohol-Free
Tuesday 25th April 2023
Join Deb and Adrienne on Thriving Alcohol-Free as they discuss the transformative power of sobriety and finding joy in everyday moments.
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Episode Overview
- Adrienne shares her journey to being alcohol-free for over seven months and the transformative impact on her life.
- Listeners gain insight into the significance of rediscovering everyday moments and the joy found in sober living.
- Adrienne highlights the importance of finding a supportive community, setting achievable goals, and staying grounded in one's 'why' on the path to sobriety.
- The engaging and heartwarming conversation between Deb and Adrienne resonates with anyone navigating their relationship with alcohol and seeking encouragement on their journey to an alcohol-free life.
I had to realize that I have to cope with, I have to take care of myself. I had to understand that being in this type of career, I had to intentionally be doing things to charge my battery and fill my cup because what I was doing was not coping, right?
What happens when a critical care nurse decides to leave alcohol behind? In this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free, Deb, also known as Mocktail Mom, sits down with Adrienne McDougall, a founding member of the Thriving Alcohol-Free community. Adrienne opens up about her journey of being alcohol-free for over seven months and how it has completely transformed her life. Working in a high-stress environment, Adrienne used to rely on alcohol to cope with the pressures of her job.
However, a heart-wrenching moment with her daughter made her rethink her relationship with drinking. Imagine your child asking Santa Claus for you to stop drinking—that was Adrienne's wake-up call. Since then, she has embraced sobriety and found joy in the simple moments of life, from family camping trips to coastal adventures. Adrienne also shares how being part of a supportive community has been crucial in her journey.
She talks about setting realistic goals and staying grounded in her reasons for choosing a sober lifestyle. This heartfelt conversation is a must-listen for anyone grappling with their own drinking habits or looking for encouragement on their path to sobriety. With Deb's warm and engaging style, this episode serves as a reminder that it's never too late to rediscover joy and authentic freedom.