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257: “There is like a deeper, deeper wisdom and voice calling me to be like ‘Chelsea, there is a next version of you waiting to unlock and it is sitting there ready to f***ing go. It has like a fire burning and it just needs you to be clear and focus and bright and zesty’. And I don't think of any of those words when I think of me drunk. ” - Chelsea Riffe

In this episode, Chelsea opens up about her journey to becoming sober-ish, from her party-girl college days to navigating sobriety as an adult. She shares what prompted her to reexamine her relationship with alcohol and how she's building a life that truly aligns with her values.

Snippets from the episode:

• "I realized that my identity was so tied to drinking—it was how I socialized, celebrated, and even coped with emotions I didn’t want to face."
• "When I started tracking my spending, I saw how much money I was pouring into nights out, hangover food, and Ubers. It wasn’t aligned with my financial or personal goals."
• "Morocco was a turning point—it showed me I could live a full and joyful life without alcohol being the center of everything."
• "I’ve started pouring my energy into hobbies like pottery, boxing, and soap-making—activities that fill my time and make me feel more connected to myself."
• "The more I step into this sober-ish journey, the more I see how supportive and understanding my community can be—it’s a reminder that you don’t have to do this alone."

Sobriety isn’t about perfection; it’s about choosing what aligns with your values and the life you want to create. Take it step by step, and remember that every small win is a vote for your authentic self!

Resources:

• How to Take a Break From Alcohol - Tips After 142 Days

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Pitching yourself is an act of leadership, not a chore. Imagine being so convicted in your point of view that asking for the right rooms feels not just obvious, but responsible?! That's what we're doing inside Pitch Perfect. Doors close May 8th. Enroll via the link in show notes or DM me @chelseariffe to chat. Pitching is how your ideas meet the world. You joining?!

Connect with Chelsea:

• 🪐 Pitch Perfect: the visibility immersion using strategic pitching to get you in the right rooms to shake shit up. Doors close May 8th!
• ☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 
• 💻 Website
• 🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist
• 📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes
• 💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast
• 📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠
• 🧵 Threads: @chelseariffe

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