Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#73 You Don't Need to Hit Rock Bottom
#73 You Don't Need to Hit Rock Bottom
#73 You Don't Need to Hit Rock Bottom
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Madeline Forrest shares why you don't need to hit rock bottom to decide on sobriety. Hear her personal journey and practical advice in this heartfelt episode.
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Episode Overview
- You don't need to wait for a catastrophic event to choose sobriety.
- Rock bottom can be an emotional state rather than a physical event.
- Recognising early signs of problematic drinking is crucial.
- Making the decision to stop drinking takes courage and self-awareness.
- It's valid to choose sobriety even if your life isn't falling apart.
If you saw a small fire in your kitchen, you wouldn’t wait until your whole house was in flames before you put it out.
Madeline Forrest is back with another heartfelt episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, and this time she’s tackling a topic that many might find surprising – you don't need to hit rock bottom to decide to get sober. Madeline opens up about her own journey, sharing how she never faced any dramatic consequences from her drinking. No arrests, no job losses, just an internal struggle that made her realise it was time for a change.
She explains that it’s perfectly valid to choose sobriety even if your life isn’t falling apart on the outside. You don’t need to wait for a catastrophic event to make a positive change in your life.
One of the standout moments in this episode is when Madeline recalls hearing Millie Gooch of the Sober Girl Society say, 'If you saw a small fire in your kitchen, you wouldn’t wait until your whole house was in flames before you put it out.' This metaphor really hit home for her and became a turning point in her decision to stop drinking. Madeline also discusses the idea that rock bottom can be an emotion rather than a physical event.
For her, it was the crippling anxiety and shame she felt after drinking that made her realise she couldn’t continue down that path. She emphasises that everyone’s journey is different and that it’s okay to feel like you haven’t hit a traditional rock bottom. What matters is recognising that drinking isn’t serving you and making the decision to change.
The episode is filled with relatable anecdotes and practical advice for anyone considering sobriety or struggling with feelings of imposter syndrome because they haven’t hit rock bottom. It’s a powerful reminder that you have the power to make positive changes in your life at any time. So why wait for things to get worse? Tune in to this inspiring episode and take the first step towards a happier, sober life.