Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Saz thought she would always miss alcohol.
Saz thought she would always miss alcohol.
Saz thought she would always miss alcohol.
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Saz shares her three-year sobriety journey, revealing unexpected joys and personal growth beyond alcohol.
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Episode Overview
- Setting initial sobriety goals can lead to unexpected long-term benefits.
- Alcohol often masks insecurities rather than solving them.
- Sobriety can enhance personal connections and self-awareness.
- Challenges in early sobriety can lead to significant personal growth.
- Embracing vulnerability is key to authentic self-discovery.
"If someone said you can drink tomorrow, I would choose not to."
In a heartwarming chat, Saz returns to the Sober Motivation podcast to share her journey of nearly three years without alcohol. Her story is a tapestry of struggles, triumphs, and the realisation that life without booze isn't as daunting as it once seemed. Saz opens up about how she initially set a goal for just one year of sobriety, a challenge she embraced on her 30th birthday.
Little did she know, this decision would transform her life far beyond what she imagined. Saz talks candidly about her past relationship with alcohol, which was more of a crutch than a friend. Like many, she used it to mask insecurities and connect with others. But the real magic happened when she stepped away from the bottle and began to reconnect with herself.
She reflects on the unexpected joys of sobriety, such as feeling genuinely present at parties and on holidays, without missing the drink she once thought she'd always crave. Her journey wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. Saz lost her job shortly after deciding to quit drinking, which felt like a cruel twist of fate at the time. Yet, she turned this setback into a stepping stone, embracing the discomfort of showing up as her true self without alcohol's comforting veil.
Saz's story is a reminder that sobriety isn't just about abstaining from alcohol; it's about rediscovering who you are and finding peace within. So if you're pondering whether life might be better without alcohol, Saz's journey might just inspire you to take that leap.