In this episode, Jen shares her journey with alcohol, from her early days of drinking at 15 to her decision to become sober. Growing up in a household without alcohol, Jen discusses how she turned to drinking to fit in and cope with insecurities and anxiety, leading to her involvement with party drugs during her teens. She recounts her years of putting rules around her drinking in an attempt to moderate, which didn’t work out. At times overtaken by the mommy wine culture. A turning point came after two significant events that filled her with shame and led her to seek therapy, change her lifestyle, and find a supportive sober community. Jen also shares the positive impact sobriety has had on her life, including improved confidence, being present, and enjoyment of life's moments, and hopes her story can inspire others to reconsider their relationship with alcohol.

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00:00 Welcome to the Sober Motivation Podcast

00:23 Jen's Childhood and Early Experiences with Alcohol

04:07 Transitioning to Adulthood: College and Work Life

05:54 Meeting Her Husband and the Party Lifestyle

08:10 The Impact of Parenthood and the Mommy Wine Culture

08:58 Reflecting on the Relationship and Alcohol's Role

14:27 The Internal Struggle with Drinking and Self-Reflection

22:04 Navigating Anxiety, Therapy, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

27:52 The Wake-Up Call: A Personal Journey to Sobriety

28:17 A Turning Point: Realizing the Need for Change

30:59 The Last Straw: A Commitment to Sobriety

33:23 Seeking Help: Therapy and Community Support

42:42 The Benefits of Sobriety: A New Perspective on Life

51:02 Reflections and Advice: Embracing a Sober Lifestyle

In this episode, we have Saz, she discusses her struggles with drinking, its roots in her childhood, and the escalated challenges she faced through her teenage years to adulthood because of it. Despite a supportive family and a seemingly happy childhood in Northern Ireland, Saz's insecurities and need for control led her to a struggle with eating and, later, an unhealthy relationship with alcohol as a means of coping with social anxiety and self-esteem issues. Saz did try everything to make moderation work out. But eventually, after an emotional breakup and realizing she must desire sobriety for herself rather than for others, she commits to quit drinking on her 30th birthday. This is Saz’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast.

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In this episode, my friend Megan Wilcox shares her life story, emphasizing the struggle with her self-worth, addiction, and eventually finding sobriety. Growing up, her parents divorced, and Megan faced difficulties fitting in and experienced anxiety from a young age. Her journey into addiction began with gambling and escalated into daily wine drinking. After having her two sons, her marriage was struggling, and the divorce process began. Megan struggled more and more with alcohol. The turning point came after a low moment during the Christmas season, leading her to seek help. With over 3.5 years sober, this is Megan, AKA the Sobahsistah’s story on the Sober Motivation Podcast.

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