Mike R and Glenn H
Mike R and Glenn H
Sobriety in the Workforce - coffee with Marin and Abby
Sobriety in the Workforce - coffee with Marin and Abby
Sobriety in the Workforce - coffee with Marin and Abby
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Explore sobriety in the workplace with Marin & Abby, uncovering addiction education and support strategies for employees.
38 minutes
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Mike R and Glenn H
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The importance of addiction education in corporate settings.
- How Sobrynth provides peer coaching for employees.
- Challenges faced by hospitality industry regarding substance use.
- Creating inclusive work environments without alcohol pressure.
- The role of sober allyship in supporting recovery.
Honestly, being so sick and tired of being sick and tired that I came in just completely willing to listen and do whatever I was told to do.
In the latest episode of Sober.Coffee, Mike and Glenn are joined by Marin, co-founder of Sobrynth, and Abby from Olympia Hospitality, for a riveting discussion on the importance of sobriety in the workplace. They dive into how addiction education and resources can transform corporate structures, making them more supportive for employees in need. Marin shares her journey of recovery, celebrating 20 years sober, and how this inspired the creation of Sobrynth.
Abby highlights the unique challenges faced by the hospitality industry, which has a higher-than-average rate of substance use disorder among employees. Together, they explore the impact of providing tangible support through peer coaching and sober allyship. The conversation is both enlightening and entertaining, with anecdotes about corporate conferences gone awry due to alcohol consumption.
Marin and Abby emphasise the need for culture change and education within companies, advocating for inclusive environments where employees can thrive without the pressure of alcohol-centric events. As the episode unfolds, you'll find yourself questioning how your own workplace approaches sobriety and what steps can be taken to support those on their recovery journey.
With a mix of humour and heartfelt moments, this coffee chat is sure to leave you with food for thought on the intersection of sobriety and professional life. Whether you're an HR leader or simply curious about sober living, this episode is packed with insights that might just change your perspective.