What Is Sober-Curious?

What happens when a routine prescription turns into a life-altering addiction? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Intent, Dr. Jody Adewale shares his deeply personal story of opioid addiction following a college football injury—and how he found his way back to healing and purpose.

Now a practicing clinical psychologist, Dr. Adewale is using his experience to help others break free from dependency. He joins Diana Clark to discuss the growing sober-curious movement, unpacking what it means to question your relationship with substances and explore a life of greater clarity, intention, and self-awareness.

Whether you're in recovery, sober-curious, or supporting someone on their journey, this conversation offers valuable insight into addiction, recovery, and the power of living with intention.

Topics Covered:

• What it means to be sober-curious
• Dr. Adewale’s personal journey with opioid addiction and recovery
• The importance of redefining sobriety
• How curiosity and awareness can shift your relationship with substances
• Tools for building a life rooted in clarity and purpose

Resources & Links:

• Website: https://intentclinical.com
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• Intent Clinical Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intentclinical
• Intent Clinical Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentclinical
• Intent Clinical LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentclinical
• Diana Clark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-clark-jd-ma-02128031/
• Dr. Jody Adewale LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jody-adewale-42630a16/
• Dr. Jody Adewale on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jody-joshua-adewale-pasadena-ca/278202