POP Buchanan
POP Buchanan
Grief, Sobriety, and Finding Love Again – Nicky Wake’s Story
Grief, Sobriety, and Finding Love Again – Nicky Wake’s Story
Grief, Sobriety, and Finding Love Again – Nicky Wake’s Story
Wednesday 30th July 2025
Nicky Wake shares her journey from grief to sobriety, creating platforms for love after loss on the Sober is Dope podcast.
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35 minutes
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Transformative
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POP Buchanan
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Grief can lead to addiction; facing it head-on is crucial.
- Sobriety opens doors to new opportunities and relationships.
- Creating platforms for sober dating helps build connections.
- Intimacy and love are possible after loss with clear communication.
- Entrepreneurship can be a path to healing and purpose.
Feel the fear and do it anyway. Make sure that you communicate clearly your boundaries.
In this touching episode of the Sober is Dope podcast, POP Buchanan introduces Nicky Wake, a widow who turned her grief into a powerful mission to help others. After losing her husband in 2020, Nicky navigated the tumultuous waters of grief and addiction, eventually finding sobriety and a new purpose. Her journey led her to create innovative platforms like Chapter 2 Dating, SoberLove, and WidowsFire, each aimed at helping individuals find love and connection in alcohol-free relationships.
Nicky's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of rediscovering joy after loss. POP Buchanan, a recovered alcoholic himself, shares his own experiences with grief and addiction, creating a heartfelt dialogue with Nicky. They explore how grief can lead to addiction and the importance of facing pain head-on. Nicky candidly discusses her struggles with alcohol after her husband's tragic brain injury and eventual death from COVID.
Her story is one of transformation, from a highly functioning alcoholic to a thriving entrepreneur. Listeners are treated to anecdotes about Nicky's life-changing decision to enter rehab and her subsequent ventures into creating dating apps for those seeking sober relationships. The episode offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling with grief or addiction, showing that healing and love are possible even after profound loss.
You'll walk away inspired by Nicky's courage and creativity in turning her personal tragedy into an opportunity to help others. So, if you're seeking a tale of resilience and renewal, this episode is one you won't want to miss.