Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#59 Dry January & the Power of Starting off a New Year Sober (feat. my Mom)
#59 Dry January & the Power of Starting off a New Year Sober (feat. my Mom)
#59 Dry January & the Power of Starting off a New Year Sober (feat. my Mom)
Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Madeline Forrest and her mom discuss starting the new year sober, setting meaningful intentions, and the joys of Dry January in this heartfelt episode.
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Episode Overview
- Madeline and her mom discuss the challenges and benefits of starting off a new year sober
- Madeline shares her excitement for setting heart-centred intentions instead of traditional resolutions
- Reflecting on the contradictory nature of New Year's celebrations and the pressure to reinvent oneself while promoting excessive alcohol consumption
- Encouraging listeners to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol through participating in Dry January
- Madeline and her mom express their intentions for the new year, emphasizing the significance of being intentional, finding joy in daily experiences, and maintaining gratitude
If it feels great, that's an excuse to keep going. If it doesn't feel so great, that's also an excuse to keep going.
Kicking off the new year with a fresh perspective, Madeline Forrest sits down with her mom to chat about the joys and challenges of a sober New Year's Eve. This episode of 'Happiest Sober Podcast' dives into their personal experiences and thoughts on Dry January, offering a heartfelt look at setting intentions for 2024. Madeline shares her enthusiasm for reframing resolutions into meaningful, heart-centred intentions, moving away from the pressure-filled tradition of New Year's reinvention that often promotes excessive drinking.
Instead, she finds joy in setting purposeful goals and embracing a clear direction for the year ahead. Reflecting on her journey from drinking to sobriety, Madeline discusses the initial hurdles and the benefits of taking breaks from alcohol. She encourages those embarking on Dry January to notice both the challenges and the rewards, using this time to reassess their relationship with alcohol.
Throughout the conversation, Madeline and her mom highlight the importance of being intentional, finding joy in everyday moments, and maintaining gratitude. They express their excitement for the new year and the opportunities that come with living a sober life. As the episode wraps up, Madeline cheers on listeners starting Dry January and invites them to join her supportive community, Happiest Sober Hub.