Navigating Friendships While Staying Sober: Jess Marriott's Journey
In general, the balance and the peace that I'm able to feel in my life is just so much richer, whereas before I felt like I was constantly seeking and trying to find my baseline of trying to find peace or working my way to peace, and now it feels more of a normal thing that I just maintain.
Maintaining friendships when you decide to stop drinking can feel like walking a tightrope. In this episode of the 'Sober Reference Podcast', host Louise Grati sits down with Jess Marriott, a Holistic Online Counsellor and Coach, to explore this tricky terrain. Jess opens up about her personal sobriety journey, tackling questions like what alcohol gave her and what it took away.
She dives into the fears and challenges she faced at the start of her sober life, both internally and externally. If you've ever wondered how to keep your old drinking buddies while embracing a sober lifestyle, Jess has some invaluable insights to share. She discusses the impact of alcohol on her mental health and how sobriety has helped her build self-esteem and trust in herself.
Jess also touches on natural ways to relax without alcohol, providing practical tips for anyone looking to make a similar transition. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the importance of sober communities and how they can support your journey to reduce or eliminate alcohol. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation that might just inspire you to drink less and live more.