Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#27 My First Sober Group Trip! Costa Rica Recap, Highlights & Takeaways (feat. My Mom)
#27 My First Sober Group Trip! Costa Rica Recap, Highlights & Takeaways (feat. My Mom)
#27 My First Sober Group Trip! Costa Rica Recap, Highlights & Takeaways (feat. My Mom)
Wednesday 17th May 2023
Join Maddie as she recounts her first sober group trip to Costa Rica, highlighting personal growth, deep connections, and the joy of sober travel.
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Episode Overview
- Maddie challenged her fear of flying by taking her first sober flight alone, realizing that she had been defining herself by her fear.
- The sober trip to Costa Rica was a transformative experience, allowing participants to conquer their fears and form deep connections.
- The group of sober travelers bonded over shared experiences, laughter, and inside jokes, demonstrating that being sober doesn't mean missing out on fun.
- Maddie's experience was marked by life-changing moments, from navigating airports alone to conquering her fear of heights through canyoneering.
- The trip left a profound impact on Maddie, leading her to plan the next sober adventure to Spain, inviting others to join and discover the joy of sober travel.
I used to drink to fly. It was my only coping mechanism I had. And the first time I flew again, after I started drinking, I remember drinking and I remember landing and being like, that was so easy. Yeah. So flying as when I got sober was one of the biggest, hardest, scariest things for me to wrap my head around.
Ever thought about taking a vacation without alcohol? Maddie Forrest did just that, and she’s here to share the highs and lows of her first sober group trip to Costa Rica. Joined by her mom, Megan, Maddie dives into the details of this transformative journey, where the theme of conquering fears took center stage. For Maddie, who once relied on alcohol to cope with her fear of flying, this trip marked a significant milestone.
She flew sober and alone for the first time, challenging her self-imposed limits and discovering new strengths. But it wasn’t just Maddie who faced her fears. Each participant on the trip had their own battles to fight, whether it was navigating airports solo or tackling the heights of canyoneering. The bond formed among this group of sober travelers was nothing short of magical, with everyone connecting deeply despite their different ages and backgrounds.
Laughter and inside jokes filled their days, proving that sobriety doesn’t mean sacrificing fun. Maddie also realized how much more enjoyable and hassle-free travel can be when surrounded by like-minded, sober individuals. The tears shed at the end of the trip were a testament to the strong connections made and the life-changing experiences shared. And if you’re wondering what’s next, Maddie is already planning another sober adventure, this time to Spain.
She invites anyone curious about the joys of sober travel to join her and discover how fulfilling and fun it can be. For Maddie, life truly is happiest when sober, and this trip to Costa Rica was a beautiful reminder of that.