Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#32 A Sober Summer Pep Talk
#32 A Sober Summer Pep Talk
#32 A Sober Summer Pep Talk
Tuesday 20th June 2023
Join Madeline Forrest as she shares tips and personal stories to help you navigate a joyful, alcohol-free summer.
29 minutes
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Get the buttons here!Summer Sobriety: Madeline's Pep Talk for a Joyful Season
Episode Overview
- Madeline shares her experiences and challenges during her first and second sober summers
- Encourages embracing discomfort and recognizing the opportunity for new experiences
- Highlights the joy and growth found in prioritizing a sober and fulfilling summer
- Emphasizes the importance of challenging societal norms around drinking
- Shares the freedom and joy of being fully present and alcohol-free during the summer
I love summer, but also I know that summer is a very triggering time for sobriety. And I absolutely experienced that. This summer will be my third sober summer. And it's the first time where I haven't felt triggered when the warm weather kind of rolled around... That's really the thing about our first year of sobriety or any sort of just first is that you don't have a reference point yet so when the warm weather comes it's triggering because any memory of summers and probably like your adult life are all connected to alcohol...
Summer can be a tricky time to stay sober, but Madeline Forrest is here to help you through it with her uplifting pep talk. In this episode, Madeline opens up about her personal journey of staying alcohol-free during the warm months. She recounts her experiences at a country music concert, sharing both the triggers she faced and the triumphs she achieved.
Her reflections on previous sober summers reveal the challenges and joys of embracing sobriety when the sun is shining and social gatherings are plentiful. Madeline encourages listeners to lean into the discomfort that can come with a sober summer. Instead of shying away from it, she suggests seeing it as an opportunity for growth and new experiences. She talks about the freedom and happiness that come from being fully present and alcohol-free, especially during a season often associated with drinking.
This episode isn't just about avoiding alcohol; it's about challenging societal norms around drinking and finding genuine joy in sobriety. Madeline's heartfelt advice and personal anecdotes make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate a sober summer successfully. Whether you're newly sober or have been on this path for a while, Madeline's insights will inspire you to prioritize a fulfilling and joyful summer without alcohol.