Kristen Bear
Kristen Bear
Episode 16: Gabrielle Valdes (@gabriellevaldes)
Episode 16: Gabrielle Valdes (@gabriellevaldes)
Episode 16: Gabrielle Valdes (@gabriellevaldes)
Friday 3rd December 2021
Join Kristen Bear and Gabrielle Valdes on 'Creative Sobriety' as they discuss dating, relationships, and life after quitting alcohol.
78 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Kristen Bear
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
25 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Gabrielle Valdes: Navigating Love and Life Sober
And, um, you know, if you're not there yet, like, I promise you give it some time and you can get there too.
Ever wondered how sobriety impacts dating and relationships? In this episode of 'Creative Sobriety', Kristen Bear sits down with Gabrielle Valdes, a dating coach from Chicago who chose to quit drinking on July 12, 2019. Gabrielle opens up about using alcohol as a social crutch and how ditching it has transformed her life. She shares the ups and downs of dating sober and offers insights into building genuine connections without relying on alcohol.
Kristen and Gabrielle dive into the nitty-gritty of sober sex, the awkwardness of socializing without a drink in hand, and the newfound self-trust that comes with sobriety. Gabrielle emphasizes the importance of understanding what you truly want from life and never settling for less. Along the way, she mentions helpful resources like the Nomo app, 'This Naked Mind' by Annie Grace, and the Tempest online sobriety support group.
Whether you're newly sober or have been on this journey for a while, Gabrielle's story is both relatable and inspiring. Her candid reflections offer a fresh perspective on living life fully without alcohol. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that challenges the stigma of sobriety and provides practical advice for anyone looking to navigate relationships while staying true to themselves.