Dusty Koekenberg
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Episode 11 - Sobriety in a Pandemic, Getting Tired of our own Shit, Depression - Anxiety - and Alcohol - Sarah P.
Episode 11 - Sobriety in a Pandemic, Getting Tired of our own Shit, Depression - Anxiety - and Alcohol - Sarah P.
Episode 11 - Sobriety in a Pandemic, Getting Tired of our own Shit, Depression - Anxiety - and Alcohol - Sarah P.
Monday 21st March 2022
Sarah P. shares her journey to sobriety during the pandemic, overcoming anxiety, depression, and rediscovering creativity. Listen to her inspiring story.
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Get the buttons here!Sarah P.'s Pandemic Sobriety: From Despair to Creativity
I have found that part of myself again and that creative part of me, whether it is through, like music or art, it is when I feel most connected to, like everything.
Imagine deciding to get sober just as the world goes into lockdown. That's exactly what Sarah P. did, and her story is both relatable and inspiring. In this episode of 'Sobriety.Matters', host Dusty Koekenberg sits down with Sarah to explore her journey to sobriety, which began in March 2020, right before the pandemic hit.
Sarah had toyed with the idea of quitting alcohol for a while, but it took a particularly rough night and a wake-up call to finally take the plunge. She announced her decision to her fiancé and dove headfirst into the social media sober community, finding support and camaraderie that helped her stay on track during such an isolating time.
Sarah opens up about growing up in a small town where drinking was the norm and how alcohol exacerbated her anxiety and depression. She discusses the numbing effect it had on her creativity and how getting sober allowed her to rediscover her passions. Mental health is a significant theme in Sarah's story, as she talks about the intersection of alcohol, anxiety, depression, and prescription medication. She also touches on the role of doctors in addressing alcohol addiction more effectively.
One of the most compelling parts of Sarah's journey is the support system she built through social media and the sober community. This episode highlights the importance of having a network of people who understand what you're going through. Sarah also shares her thoughts on parenting and how she aims to prevent alcohol addiction in her own family.
Her story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and personal growth, showing that it's possible to overcome addiction and find fulfillment in sobriety. Tune in to hear Sarah's candid account of her struggles and triumphs, and discover how she turned a challenging situation into an opportunity for growth.