The Sober Lush with Jardine LibaireThe Sober Lush with Jardine Libaire
Sober Company (aka Sober Co)
Writer Jardine Libaire joins Lacey to talk about her book The Sober Lush, a collection of nonfiction essays. They talk about tapping into the pleasure and beauty of a sober life and how the book's contents can be a help to people in early sobriety as a way to get through cravings as well as a source of inspiration for someone with more time. They also talk about how many of the ideas in the book are particularly helpful during a pandemic and how important community is in staying sober.
54:58•19 Oct 2020
Jardine Libaire on Embracing Joy in Sobriety
“I think hedonism is kind of a dirty word, and particularly in the context of sobriety, it took me a long time to figure out for myself that not only were those not mutually exclusive, but they actually had to intersect, like sobriety and pleasure and joy, for me to make it work for the long term.”
Imagine finding genuine joy and pleasure without a drop of alcohol. In this episode of Sober Company, Lacey Browne chats with writer Jardine Libaire about her book, 'The Sober Lush'. This collection of essays dives into the beauty and fulfillment of living a sober life. Jardine shares her journey of discovering that sobriety doesn't mean sacrificing happiness. Instead, it opens up new avenues for joy and connection, even during challenging times like a pandemic.
The conversation also tackles common myths about sobriety, emphasizing that a sober life can be just as rich and pleasurable as one filled with alcohol. Key takeaways include the crucial role of community in staying sober and the importance of breaking down misconceptions about addiction. Jardine's personal stories and reflections offer a refreshing perspective on how to find happiness and fulfillment without alcohol. This episode is a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone on their own path to sobriety.
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