Jess Steitzer, Alcohol Free Mom, Sobriety Coach, Crazy Mother Runner
Jess Steitzer
Rethinking Alcohol: How Attempting to Cut Back Finally Led to Quitting for Good w/ Paige Zapata
Rethinking Alcohol: How Attempting to Cut Back Finally Led to Quitting for Good w/ Paige Zapata
Rethinking Alcohol: How Attempting to Cut Back Finally Led to Quitting for Good w/ Paige Zapata
Friday 15th December 2023
Paige Zapata discusses her transition from moderation attempts to full sobriety, emphasizing key moments and support systems that led her to quit drinking for good.
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Jess Steitzer, Alcohol Free Mom, Sobriety Coach, Crazy Mother Runner
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Episode Overview
- Paige shares her sober story, reflecting on her attempts at cutting back and eventually quitting alcohol for good
- She discusses the signs and red flags that indicated a problematic relationship with alcohol, emphasizing the struggle with moderation and the concept of 'normal' drinking
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her decision to seek sobriety, and the financial, physical, and mental benefits she experienced
- Paige highlights the importance of a strong support system, her involvement in sober communities, and the positive changes in her life
I just wanted to do 30 days. I was like, I've got to prove to myself that I can get through 30 days. Because if I could do 30 days, I don't have a problem. Wrong. Wrong. Yeah, it was easier to have none because that constant back and forth was exhausting.
What happens when cutting back on alcohol just doesn't cut it? In this episode of Decidedly Dry, Jess Steitzer sits down with Paige Zapata, who has been living alcohol-free since September 2021. Paige, a Texas native and mother of two, shares her candid journey from trying to moderate her drinking to making the life-changing decision to quit entirely. If you've ever tried to be a 'normal drinker' and found it exhausting, Paige's story will resonate with you.
She opens up about the red flags she noticed in her drinking habits and the pivotal moments that led her to seek sobriety. The COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in her realization of how detrimental alcohol was to her well-being. After several attempts to moderate, a tough experience during Labor Day weekend in 2021 became the final straw. Paige decided it was time to quit for good.
Throughout her journey, Paige highlights the crucial role of having a strong support system, including her husband and sober communities like Sober Squeeze. She also talks about the numerous benefits she's experienced since quitting, from improved mental and physical health to financial savings. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that while the road to sobriety may be challenging, the rewards are immeasurable.