Kim Palombo
Kim Palombo
Episode 3: Meet Alex.
Episode 3: Meet Alex.
Episode 3: Meet Alex.
Friday 3rd September 2021
Join Kim Palombo and Alex in Sobriety Corps Episode 3 as they discuss the unexpected benefits and challenges of long-term sobriety.
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22 minutes
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Kim Palombo
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Alex 2.0: Embracing Sobriety and Transforming Life
There is still a whole lot of energy that goes towards drinking, whether it's a problematic relationship with alcohol or not. And to be free of that and, like you said, just opened up your world in many ways to possibilities that you hadn't even really imagined would be effects of not drinking.
Imagine waking up one day and realizing that a three-month break from alcohol has completely changed your life. That’s what happened to Alex, who joins Kim Palombo in this episode of 'Sobriety Corps'. Alex started as a casual social drinker, never expecting that sobriety would lead to such profound changes. But her journey to 'Alex 2.0' is nothing short of inspiring. During her initial three months of sobriety, Alex noticed some surprising benefits.
She became more productive at work, earning two raises within six months. Her skin cleared up, she lost weight, and she saved a significant amount of money. But these physical changes were just the beginning. Alex found herself more present in conversations, more in control of her thoughts, and generally more content with life. The episode doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges Alex faced, particularly the social stigma around not drinking.
She shares candidly about feeling threatened by non-drinkers when she was still drinking, and how her perspective shifted once she embraced sobriety. Alex also touches on the culture of silence around sobriety in the workplace and her fears about sharing her journey with colleagues. What stands out in Alex's story is the unexpected freedom she found.
As she puts it, “There is still a whole lot of energy that goes towards drinking, whether it's a problematic relationship with alcohol or not.” Letting go of that allowed her to explore new possibilities she hadn’t imagined before. If you’re curious about the transformative power of sobriety or need a dose of inspiration for your own journey, this episode is a must-listen.
Alex’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the path we least expect can lead to the most rewarding destinations.