Madeline Forrest

Happiest Sober Podcast

Madeline Forrest

  • #64 More Tips on Navigating Early Sobriety

#64 More Tips on Navigating Early Sobriety

Tuesday 6th February 2024

Madeline Forrest shares practical tips for early sobriety, reflecting on personal experiences and offering advice to make your journey easier.
32 minutes
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Happiest Sober Podcast
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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Early Sobriety Tips: Madeline Forrest's Journey and Advice

Episode Overview

  • Push yourself out of your comfort zone to find joy in new experiences.
  • Small changes like taking a walk can significantly boost your mood.
  • Slips are learning opportunities, not setbacks.
  • Set a 20-minute timer to manage cravings.
  • Celebrate milestones with treats and self-care.
Sobriety has its hard moments and then drinking has its hard moments. Choose your hard.
Madeline Forrest is back with another round of tips for early sobriety in this episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast. Fresh from a transformative weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona, Madeline shares her experiences of public speaking and attending an alcohol-free mixer, proving that life without alcohol can be exhilarating and fulfilling. She reflects on the joy of new experiences and the magic of time in making sobriety feel like normal life.
If you're in the early stages of sobriety, Madeline’s insights could be just what you need to stay motivated and hopeful. She talks about the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to find joy in new experiences, emphasising that sobriety doesn’t mean the end of fun. In fact, she highlights how small changes, like taking a walk or changing your scenery, can be significant mood boosters and help interrupt cravings.
Madeline also addresses the reality of slips and how they can be learning opportunities rather than setbacks. She encourages you to see these moments as chances to gain clarity about why you want to stay sober. To add a fun twist, she lists several celebrities who have embraced sobriety, showing that you’re in great company. Her practical advice includes setting a 20-minute timer to manage cravings and celebrating milestones with treats.
By the end of this episode, you'll feel inspired to continue your journey with renewed enthusiasm and practical strategies. Ready to make early sobriety a bit easier? Tune in to hear Madeline’s valuable tips and heartfelt reflections.