Nadine Mulvina
Nadine Mulvina
The Books That Helped Me Get and Stay Sober
The Books That Helped Me Get and Stay Sober
The Books That Helped Me Get and Stay Sober
Friday 6th March 2026
Nadine Mulvina shares the books that helped her question her relationship with alcohol and embrace sobriety in The Sober Butterfly Podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Books can be powerful tools in questioning one's relationship with alcohol.
- 'Quit Like a Woman' challenges societal norms around drinking.
- 'Atomic Habits' emphasises small changes for big transformations.
- 'Blackout' offers validation for those experiencing alcohol-related blackouts.
- 'We Are the Luckiest' reframes sobriety as an opportunity.
"Alcohol is the only drug people expect you to justify not using."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Nadine Mulvina, host of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, shares her personal bookshelf of inspiration in the episode "The Books That Helped Me Get and Stay Sober." Nadine opens up about her journey with alcohol and the literary companions that guided her through the rocky terrain of early sobriety.
From the classic 'Quit Like a Woman' by Holly Whitaker, which challenges societal norms around alcohol consumption, to 'Blackout' by Sarah Heppola, a memoir that sheds light on the dangerous allure of blackouts, Nadine discusses how these books helped her question her relationship with alcohol and find solace in sobriety.
Nadine also highlights 'We Are the Luckiest' by Laura McKowen, which redefines sobriety as an opportunity rather than a punishment, and 'This Naked Mind' by Annie Grace, which dismantles myths surrounding alcohol. She touches on the importance of incremental change with 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, reminding us that big transformations come from small, consistent actions.
With her trademark humour and honesty, Nadine offers listeners a chance to reflect on their own journeys and perhaps find a new literary friend to accompany them. So, grab a cup of tea (or whatever your non-alcoholic drink of choice may be) and consider what book might change your life. What story will you add to your cart today?