Kristen Bear

Creative Sobriety

Kristen Bear

  • Episode 37: Daniela Scrima (@danielascrima @broadsnextdoor)

Episode 37: Daniela Scrima (@danielascrima @broadsnextdoor)

Tuesday 19th August 2025

Join Kristen Bear and Daniela Scrima as they discuss turning 40, sobriety, and societal expectations in this inspiring crossover episode.
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Creative Sobriety
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Kristen Bear
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Turning 40: Embracing Sobriety and Change

Episode Overview

  • Turning 40 can feel empowering and transformative.
  • Sobriety offers a chance for personal growth and rejuvenation.
  • Societal messages about aging women can be challenging.
  • Embracing change brings self-discovery and empowerment.
  • Connecting with others can combat ageism and inspire action.
Turning 40 just feels like a power move now. It's not like, oh shit, we're downhill, you know?
In this engaging crossover episode of the Creative Sobriety Podcast, host Kristen Bear is joined by Daniela Scrima, the renowned host of Broads Next Door. Together, they explore the transformative journey of turning 40, particularly for women who have embraced sobriety. As they navigate societal messaging around aging, Kristen and Daniela reflect on their own experiences, offering insightful perspectives on how this milestone can be both empowering and challenging.
Kristen and Daniela both turned 40 this year, a milestone that often carries societal stigma for women. Despite initial concerns about societal perceptions, they found the experience to be unexpectedly liberating. Daniela shares how sobriety has changed her outlook on life, making her feel more youthful and empowered. She describes how getting sober at 34 led to a profound transformation in her mentality, shedding societal pressures and embracing a new sense of self.
The conversation delves into societal attitudes towards aging women, highlighting the negative stigma often attached to phrases like "40-year-old woman." Kristen reflects on how her expectations have evolved, noting that turning 40 feels more like a power move than a descent into old age. Daniela emphasizes the importance of connecting with older women and learning from their experiences as a means to combat ageism.
Throughout the episode, the hosts touch on the broader themes of personal growth, self-discovery, and the power of living with intention. Kristen and Daniela's candid discussion offers listeners encouragement to embrace change and challenge societal norms. They end the episode with a teaser for future topics, including spooky subjects and generational curses, promising more engaging content for their listeners.
Listeners are encouraged to connect with Kristen and Daniela online, where they continue to share their journeys and insights on sobriety, aging, and personal empowerment.
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