Ep 26: The Bridge Back to Life with Sarah FountainEp 26: The Bridge Back to Life with Sarah Fountain
Nature Untold
Sarah Fountain shares her nine-year sobriety journey and how nature and community have been vital in her recovery.
59:29•1 Mar 2022
Sarah Fountain: Finding Sobriety and Strength in the Great Outdoors
“I remember growing up and in my drinking time, that stigma was overwhelmingly the heavyweight that kept people from talking about it. And I think that in general it seems to be trending in a positive direction.”
Ever felt like you were a fish out of water? That's exactly how Sarah Fountain describes her early life. In this episode of 'Nature Untold', Sarah opens up to host John Holdmeier about her nine-year journey of sobriety, and how the great outdoors played a pivotal role in her recovery. Sarah, a marketing director and avid rock climber from Boulder, Colorado, talks about her first experience with alcohol and how it immediately hooked her.
Her story takes us through her semester with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School), which acted as an unintentional detox and sparked her love for nature. She shares how rock climbing and the supportive climbing community helped her navigate the rough waters of early recovery, especially during her brother's battle with Stage 4 cancer. Sarah also touches on the cultural norms around drinking and the emotional process of mourning the loss of her old lifestyle.
Through candid reflections on the challenges she faced, Sarah's story is one of resilience and hope. This episode is a testament to the power of community, mindfulness, and the healing embrace of nature. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, Sarah's journey offers valuable insights and inspiration.
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