Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#35 Belonging & Sobriety (feat. My Mom!)
#35 Belonging & Sobriety (feat. My Mom!)
#35 Belonging & Sobriety (feat. My Mom!)
Tuesday 18th July 2023
Madeline Forrest and her mom share their experiences of finding genuine connections and belonging while navigating sobriety.
47 minutes
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Empowering
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Author:
Madeline Forrest
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Categories:
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Get the buttons here!Finding Your Tribe: Sobriety and Social Connections with Madeline and Her Mom
Episode Overview
- Reflecting on feeling like an outsider in a drinking culture
- Navigating the challenges of sobriety in social situations
- Embracing the evolution of their sense of belonging
- Finding strength in maintaining sobriety despite the lack of a structured community
- Experiencing genuine connections with others who share similar experiences
Belonging is the feeling of security and support when there's a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for a member of a certain group. It's when an individual can bring their authentic self.
Feeling like the odd one out in a room full of drinkers? Madeline Forrest and her mom know that struggle all too well. In this episode of the 'Happiest Sober Podcast', they dive deep into what it means to find your place in a world that often revolves around alcohol.
Madeline and her mom candidly share their personal stories of navigating social situations without a drink in hand, offering a raw look at the highs and lows of their sobriety journeys. Madeline's mom opens up about her pride in maintaining her sobriety, even without the support of a structured community, and how she's found strength in her own resolve.
Together, they discuss the initial discomfort of being sober at social events and how they’ve learned to forge genuine connections with others who understand their path. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that true belonging comes from embracing your authentic self and finding your tribe, no matter how unconventional it may seem. Whether you're newly sober or have been on this journey for years, you'll find solace and inspiration in their honest conversation.