Kaitlin Henry's Journey: From Sober Curious to Self-Care
Episode Overview
You don't need a rock-bottom moment to change your life. Self-care and healthy coping mechanisms are crucial for maintaining sobriety. Societal pressures can influence drinking habits. Finding a supportive community can make a significant difference. Questioning normal drinking can lead to a more peaceful life.
"I googled, 'girl that feels like alcoholic, but isn't one', and found all this stuff about sober curious."
Kaitlin Henry's journey from 'sober curious' to finding peace and self-care is the focus of this episode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast. Host Ashley Loeb Blassingame sits down with Kaitlin, who has been sober for five years, to discuss her path from questioning her drinking habits to embracing a life of sobriety.
Growing up in an environment where alcohol was the norm, Kaitlin shares how becoming a mother and facing societal pressures led her to re-evaluate her relationship with alcohol. Despite not having any outwardly disastrous consequences, she realised she was continually breaking promises to herself about drinking. Kaitlin talks about the importance of self-care, noticing one's feelings, and creating healthy coping mechanisms to maintain sobriety and overall well-being.
Her story highlights that you don't need a rock-bottom moment to make significant changes in your life. Kaitlin also touches on her experiences with the sober curious movement and how it helped her find a supportive community. This episode is packed with relatable moments, practical advice, and a sense of hope that change is possible for anyone questioning their drinking habits. Tune in to hear Kaitlin's inspiring story and learn how she turned her life around.