Nancy's story

Nancy's story

Picture this: you're moving to a new city, juggling law school, and dealing with the ups and downs of life. That's where Nancy Zagbayou found herself before she decided to embrace sobriety. In this episode of 'How I Got Sober', Julie Comeau chats with Nancy, founder of The Yogini Nancy, about her transformative journey. Nancy opens up about her drinking habits, which included blacking out and feeling the aftermath of hangovers.

It wasn't until she noticed the negative impact on her behavior that she realized a change was needed. Moving to Montreal for law school didn't stop the occasional drinking, but it did make her more aware of its effects. Nancy shares how yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and journaling became her go-to tools for finding clarity and joy in sobriety. These practices helped her face discomfort head-on rather than running away from it.

Now, she feels more aligned with herself and grateful for the understanding and joy that sobriety brings. Julie and Nancy wrap up the episode with some heartfelt advice for those struggling with addiction or looking to make a change. Nancy emphasizes that while finding the path can be challenging, help is available for those who seek it. Their conversation is not just inspiring but also offers practical wisdom and hope for anyone on the recovery journey.