Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#81 My Journey to Sobriety
#81 My Journey to Sobriety
#81 My Journey to Sobriety
Tuesday 4th June 2024
Madeline Forrest shares her full journey to sobriety, reflecting on her past struggles with alcohol and the steps she took towards a happier sober life.
50 minutes
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Madeline Forrest
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Madeline shares her full story for the first time.
- Reflects on childhood experiences with an alcoholic father.
- Discusses pivotal moments that led her to question her drinking.
- Highlights the impact of reading 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober'.
- Offers insights and strategies for early sobriety.
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
In this episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, Madeline Forrest opens up about her personal journey to sobriety. After 80 episodes of interviewing others, Madeline takes the mic solo to share her full story for the first time. She reflects on her childhood, growing up with an alcoholic father, and how it shaped her early views on drinking.
Madeline recounts her first experiences with alcohol, the shame and anxiety that followed, and the pivotal moments that led her to question her relationship with alcohol. From her time in Australia, where she experienced some of her most shameful drunk moments, to the eye-opening realisation that she might be a functioning alcoholic, Madeline's story is raw and relatable.
Madeline also discusses the impact of reading Catherine Gray's book, 'The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober', and how it planted the seed for her sober curious journey. She shares the struggles of early sobriety, the slips she experienced, and the strategies that helped her stay on track. With a mix of humour and honesty, Madeline's story is a testament to the challenges and triumphs of living a sober life.
Whether you're sober curious, in recovery, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration. Madeline's candid storytelling makes this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of addiction and the path to sobriety. Her journey is a powerful reminder that life can indeed be happiest when you're sober. So, why not give it a listen and see how Madeline's experiences resonate with your own?