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  • Episode 16: Sober Curiosity In The Mountains with Emerald LaFortune

Episode 16: Sober Curiosity In The Mountains with Emerald LaFortune

Tuesday 20th July 2021

Join Emerald LaFortune as she discusses her journey with sober curiosity and how the outdoors has helped her embrace a new way of living.
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Sober Curiosity in the Wilderness: Emerald LaFortune's Story

Guiding is incredible and it puts you in a really beautiful office most days. But I think my takeaway from The Summer was to like give people a chance to prove you wrong.
Ever wondered how sobriety and the great outdoors can intertwine? In this episode of 'Nature Untold', Emerald LaFortune, an outdoor writer and guide from rural Idaho, shares her journey into sober curiosity. Emerald opens up about the joys and challenges of her life as a whitewater and fly fishing guide, and how embracing sobriety has reshaped her experiences in nature.
She dives into the significance of the outdoors in helping her let go of control and the constant decision-making that comes with social drinking. From the fear of not being 'fun' anymore to finding a community where she truly belongs, Emerald's story is both relatable and inspiring. She also discusses the importance of distinguishing between the benefits of sobriety and those gained from therapy and energy work.
By challenging societal norms around drinking, Emerald has discovered new ways to experience the world, proving that letting go of alcohol can lead to a fuller, more connected life. Tune in to hear how sobriety and nature have become her toolkit for living a balanced and fulfilling life.