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S3 Ep108: Maggie Klaassens: The Sober Summit
S3 Ep108: Maggie Klaassens: The Sober Summit
S3 Ep108: Maggie Klaassens: The Sober Summit
Monday 10th April 2023
Maggie Klaassens discusses her sobriety journey and the creation of The Sober Summit on 'Sobriety Unplugged'.
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Get the buttons here!Maggie Klaassens: From Sobriety to The Sober Summit
I knew I didn't identify with being an alcoholic because again, I only drank wine. So it was very hard for me to think about removing wine. It was that messaging in my head of that constant message of saying: sobriety's fun, you can do this, life is better without it.
Imagine deciding to quit alcohol and a year later, you're launching a global event to help others do the same. That's exactly what Maggie Klaassens has done. Nearly a year into her alcohol-free journey, Maggie, a member of the Over The Influence (OTI) community from Virginia, USA, shares her story on this episode of 'Sobriety Unplugged'. She talks about her decision to remove alcohol from her life last Easter and the incredible transformation that followed. But Maggie didn't stop there.
She took her newfound clarity and energy and channeled it into creating The Sober Summit, a global event featuring speakers from around the world, including OTI hosts Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson. Maggie opens up about the challenges she faced on her path to sobriety, such as dealing with social pressures and the internal battle of the ambivalence see-saw—a method of weighing the perceived positives of alcohol against its negatives.
Her story is a testament to the power of listening to one's inner voice and finding strength in community support. This episode isn't just about Maggie's journey; it's about the growing trend towards an alcohol-free lifestyle and how events like The Sober Summit can inspire and motivate others. If you're curious about how to navigate negativity and embrace sobriety, Maggie's insights will be both enlightening and encouraging.
Tune in to hear more about her inspiring journey and the upcoming Sober Summit.