When Will Sobriety Feel Good? Insights from Veronica Valli and Chip Somers
I would guarantee everybody that it's going to be great and it's going to be much better, and every area of your life that you find difficult at the beginning will get better.
Ever wondered why sobriety doesn't feel amazing right away? Veronica Valli and Chip Somers, with nearly 50 years of sobriety between them, break it all down in this episode of Soberful. They tackle one of the biggest misconceptions: the idea that everything gets better the moment you stop drinking. While some improvements, like waking up hangover-free, happen quickly, other changes take time and patience.
Veronica and Chip introduce the So Before program and its five pillars of sustainable sobriety, offering a roadmap for long-term recovery. They share when you can start expecting to feel better, sleep more soundly, and genuinely enjoy a sober life. The duo also dives into the importance of liver function tests, the dangers of alcohol, and the benefits of going through sobriety with a supportive community.
Their conversation is filled with practical advice and personal anecdotes, making it clear that patience and self-care are key. If you're on the path to an alcohol-free life or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement to celebrate the small victories along the way.