Finding Balance: Sobriety, Microdosing, and Cali Sober Living
Episode Overview
Vanessa shares her journey from being a Minnesota Vikings cheerleader to embarking on a path of spiritual awakening and recovery. She discusses her struggles with substance abuse, including nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana, and her experiences with different coping mechanisms. Vanessa opens up about her exploration of sobriety, microdosing psychedelics, and cali sober living, highlighting the complexities and challenges of finding a balanced approach to substance use. She emphasizes the importance of radical honesty in recognizing one's relationship with substances and the need for deep introspection when considering moderation or abstinence. The episode dives into Vanessa's personal reflections on her sobriety journey, the support she seeks, and her evolving approach to integrating substances back into her life mindfully.
The reason why I talk about me being an ex-Minnesota Vikings cheerleader is to try to convey this idea that I had it all. I was at the peak of my game of my, what I thought my goals were and I was dating a professional athlete at the time too. So on the outside it looked like I had everything together. I was quote unquote goals while internally my life was in shambles.
Vanessa Persephone is back, and she's diving deep into the world of sobriety, microdosing, and cali sober living in this episode of 'Angels Anonymous'. After a transformative Ayahuasca retreat that left her reeling and introspective, Vanessa shares how she's been processing her experiences and the fresh energy that's reignited her passion to speak out.
This episode is a candid exploration of her journey through addiction recovery, highlighting the highs and lows of her first year of sobriety and her current approach to substance use. Vanessa doesn't shy away from the tough questions. She opens up about her relationship with alcohol, weed, and even nicotine vapes, sharing how these substances have played a role in her life.
With raw honesty, she discusses why she chooses not to be fully abstinent in her recovery and how she navigates the delicate balance of using substances like shrooms to enhance her well-being without falling back into old patterns. Listeners will find themselves reflecting on their own relationships with substances as Vanessa offers practical advice on figuring out what works best for each individual.
From grounding exercises to oracle card readings, she brings a holistic approach to recovery that goes beyond mere abstinence. It's about finding joy, purpose, and a sense of community in the journey. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety, curious about microdosing, or exploring what it means to live cali sober, Vanessa's insights and experiences provide a compassionate and relatable perspective.
Tune in to 'Angels Anonymous' for an episode that blends personal stories with practical tips, all aimed at helping you embrace your whole self.