Hadley Sorensen: The Sobriety Hype Girl's Journey
Episode Overview
Quitting alcohol can lift a huge mental burden. Social pressures can make it hard to recognise personal struggles with drinking. An alcohol-free lifestyle can bring peace and joy. Hadley's book challenges the norms around social drinking. Sharing personal stories can help others feel less alone.
Drinking took up so much mental space, and when I took alcohol off the menu, all of that just lifted.
In this episode of Over The Influence, Sharon Hartley chats with Hadley Sorensen, a fitness coach, author, mum, and self-proclaimed 'sobriety hype girl'. Hadley, who lives just outside Washington D.C., has been alcohol-free for over three years. Her journey to sobriety wasn't about hitting rock bottom but recognising the toll that 'normal' drinking was taking on her mental health and overall happiness.
Hadley shares how quitting alcohol lifted a huge weight off her shoulders and brought a sense of peace and joy she never thought possible. She discusses her book, 'The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking: Everything in Moderation and Other BS', which challenges the societal norms around alcohol consumption and highlights the often-overlooked struggles of grey area drinkers.
Hadley's story is relatable to many who may not see themselves as having a severe problem but still feel that alcohol is negatively impacting their lives. She also touches on the challenges of navigating social pressures and the cultural expectation to drink. Her candid reflections on motherhood, mental health, and fitness provide valuable insights for anyone considering an alcohol-free lifestyle.
Hadley's enthusiasm for sobriety is infectious, making this episode a must-listen for anyone curious about the benefits of giving up alcohol. Tune in to hear Hadley's inspiring journey and practical advice on living a happier, healthier life without alcohol.