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Happiest Sober Podcast#102 Sober Advice from my Guests (Compilation)I've had some incredible guests on this podcast, and there are a few questions I usually ask every single guest. One of them is: if someone is listening to this and they're struggling with their drinking, or they're in the early days of sobriety, what would you say to that person? I've received such incredible advice, wisdom, and encouragement from so many different guests answering that question, and this week I'm bringing you a compilation episode of all that sober advice!Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly...2024-10-2936 minHappiest Sober Podcast#102 Sober Advice from my Guests (Compilation)I've had some incredible guests on this podcast, and there are a few questions I usually ask every single guest. One of them is: if someone is listening to this and they're struggling with their drinking, or they're in the early days of sobriety, what would you say to that person? I've received such incredible advice, wisdom, and encouragement from so many different guests answering that question, and this week I'm bringing you a compilation episode of all that sober advice!Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly...2024-10-2940 min
Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast#94: Living Your Happiest Sober Life with Madeline ForrestMadeline Forrest is a sober content creator and podcast host. She runs a virtual sober community called the Happiest Sober Hub and hosts sober group trips around the world. Madeline got sober in November 2020 after a decade of gray area drinking and discovered that life is so much happier for her without alcohol in it. Now she’s passionate about sharing that message and inspiring others on their sober journeys. In this episode, we discuss:Madeline’s storyGray-area drinkingLearning to embrace discomfortGrieving alcoholNavigating friendships in sobrietyDating soberSober travelTo connect with Madeline:Website: https...2024-09-1055 minHappiest Sober Podcast#88 Getting Through Bad Mental Health Days SoberThis week, I'm sharing my top tips for getting through bad mental health days in sobriety.Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!)Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober for daily sober contentIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee!Thank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors - you can see my current list of sponsors here.2024-07-2330 minHappiest Sober Podcast#87 If You're Questioning Whether Your Drinking Was Really "That Bad" (feat. My Mom)If you're constantly doubting whether your drinking was "that bad" or "bad enough" for you to have quit, then this is the episode for you!Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my newsletter (it's free!)Follow me on Instagram for daily sober contentIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee!Thank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors - you can view...2024-07-1643 minHappiest Sober Podcast#86 Tips for Telling People About Your SobrietyOne of the most challenging parts of early sobriety can often be navigating conversations about it with the people in our lives. If you're struggling with how to begin sharing about your sobriety with the people around you, I'm going in depth on how I navigated this when I got sober and my top tips for everyone doing the same!Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!)Follow me on Instagram @happiestsoberIf my content has helped you on your sober...2024-07-0939 minHappiest Sober Podcast#85 The Power of Self-Trust in SobrietyThis week I'm chatting all about the transformation that comes from being able to trust ourselves in sobriety.Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffeeThank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors - you can see my list of current sponsors here! Learn more...2024-07-0225 minHappiest Sober Podcast#84 Staying Sober in the Summertime (feat. My Mom)My mom joins me this week to chat all about sober summers: what our first sober summers were like, the challenges we faced, our top tips for navigating sober summers, and why we LOVE being sober in the summertime.Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubShop my sober mugsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!)Follow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-06-2545 minHappiest Sober Podcast#83 Sober Travel: My Top Tips & Why I Love Traveling SoberThis week I'm chatting all about sober travel! I share my top tips for sober travel, and I chat all about why travelling is actually so much better when you're sober. I also share a quick recap of my recent sober trip to Croatia!Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!)Follow me on InstagramCheck out my sober mugsIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can...2024-06-1846 minHappiest Sober Podcast#82 The Sober Mom Life: A Coffee with Suzanne WaryeThis week I'm having coffee with Suzanne Warye, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast and content creator @mykindofsweet. Suzanne got sober in January 2020 and shares her story with us this week. We chat all about sobriety and motherhood, mommy wine culture, self-trust, why moderation doesn't work, dealing with loss and grief in sobriety, the importance of knowledge about how harmful alcohol is, and so much more!Connect with Suzanne:Instagram: @mykindofsweet & @thesobermomlifePodcast: The Sober Mom LifeWebsite: mykindofsweet.comConnect with...2024-06-1159 minHappiest Sober Podcast#81 My Journey to SobrietyI've done 80 episodes of this podcast and realized I've never done a solo episode to share my story in its entirety, so here it is! Today I'm chatting all about the journey that led me to sobriety.Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!)Follow me on Instagram @happiestsoberIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-06-0449 minHappiest Sober Podcast#80 People Pleasing & the Practice of Saying No (feat. My Mom)My mom joins me this week to chat all about letting go of people pleasing and navigating saying "no" (and owning it!).Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubFollow me on Instagram @happiestsoberSubscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!)If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-05-2849 minHappiest Sober Podcast#79 Ditching Shame & Blame and Accepting our SobrietyIf you feel like there's something "wrong" with you because you weren't able to make drinking work and you struggle with self-acceptance in sobriety, this one is for you!Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!)Follow me on Instagram @happiestsoberIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-05-2128 minHappiest Sober Podcast#78 A Coffee with Rachel LaForceThis week I'm having coffee with Rachel LaForce, a comedian and podcaster who is 6 years sober! Rachel's story is a perfect example of the fact that sobriety isn't just about not drinking; it's about creating a new, big, fulfilling life that you don't need to drink to escape from. In this conversation Rachel chats about her sober story, embracing our misfit selves, letting go of codependent relationships, becoming a mother, and feeling worthy to go after the things we want in life (and so much more!). This conversation left me feeling SO inspired and I know it will do...2024-05-141h 01Happiest Sober Podcast#77 Filling Our Time in SobrietyWhen we get sober we're left with a lot of time on our hands...which can be a blessing and a curse if we're in the early days! In this episode, I'm sharing my top tips for filling up our time when we get sober.Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on Instagram @happiestsoberIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-05-0734 minHappiest Sober Podcast#76 Romanticizing Alcohol in SobrietyThis week I'm sharing all my tips for anyone who struggles with romanticizing alcohol in sobriety. If you're looking for some extra support on your sober journey, you can join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub!Other ways to connect with me:Subscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-04-3031 minHappiest Sober Podcast#75 Thrive Alcohol Free: A Coffee with Dupe WitherickThis week I'm having coffee with Dupe Witherick, an alcohol free coach, author of "A Cocktail of Clarity", and host of the Thrive Alcohol Free Podcast! Dupe started off her journey with a 21 day break from alcohol, but after noticing incredible shifts and clarity in just those 3 weeks, she kept going and is now 3 and a half years sober! Dupe is here to spread the message that no matter what our relationship looks like with alcohol, anyone can benefit from a sober life! Her story speaks to the incredible transformation that can come from removing alcohol. You're sure to...2024-04-2357 minHappiest Sober Podcast#74 Getting Deliberate About our Mindset in Early Sobriety (feat. My Mom)My mom joins me this week to chat all about reframing our thoughts to have an empowered mindset in sobriety!Join my sober community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey, you can buy me a coffee 2024-04-1646 minHappiest Sober Podcast#73 You Don't Need to Hit Rock BottomThis week I'm chatting about how we get to decide our OWN rock bottom, regardless of the external circumstances of our lives.Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-04-0924 minHappiest Sober Podcast#72 Letting Go of Overthinking (feat. My Mom)If you struggle with overthinking, you don't want to miss this one! My mom is a recovered overthinker (goals!) and we chat all about her practice of letting go of thoughts that don't serve her.Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!)Follow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-04-0252 minHappiest Sober Podcast#71 Hello Someday: A Coffee with Casey McGuire DavidsonThis week I'm having coffee with Casey Davidson, sober coach and host of the Hello Someday podcast! Casey is 8 years sober and she's sharing her story with us this week. Her journey really speaks to the fact that drinking is progressive; it all started off fun and kind of funny, until it wasn't anymore. By the time Casey got sober, she had a successful career and was married with kids, but her drinking was bringing down her mental health and holding her back from living her best life. In this conversation she shares how sobriety transformed her life, and...2024-03-2659 minHappiest Sober Podcast#70 How to Deal with Friendships Changing in SobrietyThis week I'm chatting all about how friendships can change in sobriety and my top tips for navigating it all!Join my sober community, the Happiest Sober HubJoin me on my sober trip to CroatiaSubscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!)Follow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-03-1933 minHappiest Sober Podcast#69 Being a Sober Parent & Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol (feat. My Mom)My mom joins me this week to chat all about being a sober parent and how to navigate conversations with your kids about alcohol!Join me on my sober trip to CroatiaJoin my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-03-1247 minHappiest Sober Podcast#68 A Coffee with Kelly UThis week I'm having coffee with Kelly U! Kelly is a content creator I've been following for years and I was so excited to get to have this conversation with her! She has been sober from both alcohol and weed for nearly 4 years and in this episode we chat all about her sobriety journey. We also talk about numbing, sitting with our feelings (and ourselves!) in sobriety, friendships, letting go of what others think about us, allowing our identities to evolve in recovery, and so much more!Connect with Kelly:Instagram: @kellyuTikTok...2024-03-051h 04Happiest Sober Podcast#67 Sitting with Boredom (and all the feels) (feat. My Mom)This conversation with my mom was a much-needed therapy session for me! I share a realization I recently had about avoiding boredom and moments of "nothingness" in my day, and we chat about sitting with all the feels in sobriety.Join my sober community, the Happiest Sober HubJoin me on my sober trip to Croatia!Subscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me...2024-02-2749 minHappiest Sober Podcast#66 A Coffee with Eva AvilaThis week I'm having a coffee with musician Eva Avila who is 6 years sober! Eva is a vocalist in Brit Floyd and she was the winner of Canadian Idol in 2006. She now tours with her band (sober!) and she joins me today to chat all about her sober journey.Connect with Eva:Follow Eva on Instagram: @evaavilaofficialFor show tickets & info on Brit Floyd: www.britfloyd.comConnect with me:Travel with me: sober Croatia tripJoin my community: Happiest Sober...2024-02-201h 01Happiest Sober Podcast#65 Answering Your Questions About Sober DatingThis week I'm answering all your questions about sober dating - from dating apps, to navigating first date nerves without liquid courage, to meeting people outside the bar, to sober sex, to ideas for sober dates, and more!Join me on my sober trip to Croatia!Join my sober community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee 2024-02-1340 minHappiest Sober Podcast#64 More Tips on Navigating Early SobrietyIn episode 62 I shared my top tips for how to start on a sober journey, and I'm back today with even more tips for navigating early sobriety!Join my sober support group, the Happiest Sober HubJoin me on a sober trip to CroatiaSubscribe to my weekly newsletterIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffeeThank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors! You can see my current sponsors...2024-02-0632 minHappiest Sober Podcast#63 Rediscovering Fun in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)My mom joins me this week to chat about the big F word in sobriety... fun!Join me on my sober trip to CroatiaJoin my sober community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on instagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-301h 01Happiest Sober Podcast#62 Early Sobriety & How to StartIf you're in early sobriety or you're thinking of getting sober and you don't know where to begin, this episode is for you!Connect with me:Join my sober support group, the Happiest Sober HubJoin me on my sober trip to Croatia!Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly sober inspoFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad...2024-01-2349 minHappiest Sober Podcast#61 Meet My Sober Sister: A Coffee with Cassie!My sister Cassie just turned 1 year sober and she joins me for the very first time to chat about her sober journey!Join me on my sober trip to CroatiaJoin my community, the Happiest Sober HubFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to my weekly newsletterIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-1652 minHappiest Sober Podcast#60 A Coffee with Jen HirstThis week I'm having coffee with Jen Hirst, an absolute powerhouse in the sober community! Jen's story really speaks to the fact that problematic drinking is a progressive thing. She had to lose a lot before she was ready to quit drinking, but she completely turned her life around by getting sober and by eventually releasing her shame and recovering out loud. She has such an inspiring story and she shares it with us in this episode! We also chat about how to sit with our uncomfortable emotions in sobriety and she shares some motivation for getting a consistent...2024-01-091h 04Happiest Sober Podcast#59 Dry January & the Power of Starting off a New Year Sober (feat. my Mom)My mom joins me this week and we chat about sober New Year's Eve, our intentions for 2024, the benefits of starting off a New Year in sobriety, and our thoughts on Dry January!Join my sober support group, the Happiest Sober HubJoin me on my sober trip to CroatiaSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee Learn more about...2024-01-0252 minHappiest Sober Podcast#58 Let's Talk About ModerationSign up for my sober support group, the Happiest Sober HubJoin me on my sober trip to CroatiaSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-2625 minHappiest Sober Podcast#57 Your Sober Pal: A Coffee with Laura Van AntwerpThis week I'm having coffee with Laura Van Antwerp, aka @yoursoberpal! Laura has been sober for over 6 years, but in her words: "If I had a pickle for every day 1, I could garnish every burger in America". Laura is an inspiring example of the fact that it doesn't matter how many tries it takes you to get sober. As long as you just keep going, you can make it stick and live a life better than you ever could have imagined in your drinking days. Laura is so authentic, kind, fun, inspiring, and hilarious, and you're sure to fall...2023-12-1953 min
Don’t Touch My MindsetAmplify Series: Madeline Forrest on Charting Happiness Through Sobriety.Madeline Forrest is a woman who has walked the difficult path of self-realization and transformation. From her university years to her early twenties, Madeline lived life vibrantly, embracing the highs of her "party days" but with an underlying sense that not all was well. As her escapades continued, the red flags she sensed around her drinking behavior became harder to ignore.
At the young age of 24, seeking adventure and perhaps unknowingly a means of escape, Madeline moved to Australia. This year abroad was a whirlwind of indulgence, but it was also a poignant time of introspection. Riding...2023-12-1333 minHappiest Sober Podcast#56 Socializing Sober with People Who Are DrinkingJoin my sober community, the Happiest Sober HubJoin me on my sober trip to Croatia!Subscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...2023-12-1235 minHappiest Sober Podcast#55 Facing the Fear of Flying SoberIn this episode I'm chatting all about facing my fear of flying without alcohol and sharing my top tips for anyone who is nervous to fly sober! (PS: here's the TikTok video about turbulence that I mention in the episode 2023-12-0539 minHappiest Sober Podcast#54 Getting Through the Holiday Season Sober (feat. My Mom)The holiday season is upon us, and my mom joins me this week to chat all about getting through this season without alcohol!Join my sober support group, the Happiest Sober HubJoin me on my sober trip to CroatiaSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee2023-11-2841 minHappiest Sober Podcast#53 Mocktail Mom: A Coffee with Deb PodlogarThis week I'm having coffee with Deb Podlogar, aka the Mocktail Mom! Deb got sober in 2020 and began having fun experimenting with mocktails in her early sobriety. She now runs the Mocktail Mom community where she shares about non-alcoholic drinks and the FUN of sober living. This was such a fun chat about Deb's story, alcohol-free drinks, sober instagram, and the happiness we can find in sobriety. I absolutely adore Deb and loved having this chat. You're sure to come away from this episode feeling inspired (and motivated to step up your mocktail game!)....2023-11-2143 minHappiest Sober Podcast#52 I'm 3 Years Sober! Milestone Reflections (feat. My Mom)I turned 3 years sober (!!!!!!) and my mom joins me this week to chat about milestones & my biggest takeaways from three years of sobriety.Join me on my sober trip to Croatia!!!Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee2023-11-1451 minHappiest Sober Podcast#51 Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze: A Coffee with Tawny Lara, the Sober SexpertThis week I'm having coffee with Tawny Lara, author of "Dry Humping: Dating, Relating, and Hooking up without the Booze". She's known as the internet's "Sober Sexpert" and in this episode she's sharing her top tips for navigating sober dating, hooking up, and relationships.Connect with Tawny:Follow Tawny on Instagram: @tawnymlara Buy Tawny's book: Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Subscribe to Tawny's weekly newsletter: Beyond Liquid Courage2023-11-0751 minHappiest Sober Podcast#50 Imposter Syndrome in Sobriety (feat. My Mom!)My mom turned 40 years sober (!!!!) and this week we're talking about imposter syndrome in sobriety. If you ever struggle with thinking "maybe I wasn't that bad", "maybe I'm being dramatic", "maybe I don't belong in the sober community" etc., then this episode is for you!Join my sober community: Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletter: happiestsober.comFollow me on instagram: @happiestsoberIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support...2023-10-3153 minHappiest Sober Podcast#49 Answering Your Questions!Join my sober community: the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: happiestsober.com Follow me on Instagram: @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work: buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-10-2447 minHappiest Sober Podcast#48 Over the Influence: A Coffee with Sharon HartleyThis week I'm having coffee with Sharon Hartley from Over the Influence! Sharon has been sober for over 5 years after she took a 90-day break from drinking and felt so amazing that she just kept going. She now runs the Over the Influence community and co-hosts Over the Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast. Sharon is fun, hilarious, and speaks about sobriety with a joy and enthusiasm that is so contagious. I absolutely loved this chat and I know you will, too!Connect with Sharon:Listen to Over the Influence...2023-10-1745 minHappiest Sober Podcast#47 Future Tripping in SobrietyJoin my sober community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-10-1018 minHappiest Sober Podcast#46 Sober Friends: A Coffee with Matt JerrThis week I'm having coffee with Matt Jerr, host of the Sober Friends podcast! Matt is coming up on a decade sober and in this episode he shares his story, we chat about why you don't need to hit a rock bottom to get sober, the power of community in sobriety, being a sober dad, and so much more!Connect with Matt:Follow Matt on Instagram: @soberfriendspod Listen to Matt's podcast: Sober Friends PodVisit Matt's website: soberfriendspod.com 2023-10-0357 min
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 66. Why you’re never too young to choose an alcohol-free life, with Madeline ForrestIn this week’s episode I’m chatting with sobriety hype girl and host of the Happiest Sober podcast, Madeline Forrest.
Having made the decision to get sober at 27 years old, Maddy is now on a mission to inspire others to create an awesome alcohol-free life. Maddy is so full of energy and epitomizes the positive changes you can expect when you choose to live life sober. When she’s not running her online community, you’ll find her hosting sober retreats all around the world.
This conversation was just like having a cuppa with your sob...2023-10-0156 minHappiest Sober Podcast#45 Tackling New Seasons in SobrietyThis week I'm chatting about how the change in seasons can be triggering for our sobriety and sharing my tips on how to cope & get through them sober!Join my sober support group, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee Learn more...2023-09-2627 minHappiest Sober Podcast#44 Celebrating Birthdays Sober (feat. My Mom!)My mom joins me this week for a chat about sober birthday celebrations (and just sober celebrating in general!).Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to my weekly newsletterJoin my sober support group, the Happiest Sober HubIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-1944 minHappiest Sober Podcast#43 Sober Vibes: A Coffee with Courtney AndersenThis week I'm having coffee with Courtney Anderson, authour & podcast host of Sober Vibes! Courtney is now 11 years sober after quitting drinking at 29 years old. We chat all about her story, her sober journey, getting sober in your twenties, motherhood & being a sober parent, and so much more!Follow Courtney on Instagram: @sober.vibes & @courtney__andersen Listen to Courtney's podcast: Sober VibesBuy Courtney's book: Sober VibesVisit Courtney's website: courtneyrecovered.comFollow me...2023-09-1243 minHappiest Sober Podcast#42 Getting Through Weddings SoberJoin my sober support group, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-09-0532 minHappiest Sober Podcast#41 Sober Motivation: A Coffee with Brad McLeodThis week I'm having coffee with Brad McLeod aka @sobermotivation! Brad has been sober for over 13 years, and between his Instagram page, the Sober Motivation Podcast, and the Sober Buddy app, he does SO much for this community. Brad has such an incredible, captivating, and inspiring story to share, and I couldn't be more excited to share this conversation with you!Follow @sobermotivation on InstagramListen to Sober Motivation PodcastDownload the Sober Buddy appFollow...2023-08-2955 minHappiest Sober Podcast#40 Getting Sober In Your Twenties & Turning 30! (feat. Jay Chase)I'm turning 30 this week! To celebrate, I invited my good friend Jay Chase onto the podcast to chat about turning 30 (he just turned the big 3-0 a couple months ago!). We talk all about getting sober in your twenties, how it feels to turn 30, how sobriety gives you an edge when you're heading into a new decade, growth, confidence, caring less about what people think, and so much more. You're sure to take away so much from this conversation regardless of how old you are!Follow Jay on Instagram: @thajaychase2023-08-2250 minHappiest Sober Podcast#39 Sobriety, Food, Exercise, & Body ImageJoin my sober community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on Instagram If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee Body acceptance/self-love Instagram accounts to follow: @meganjaynecrabbe@thebirdspapaya@kellyu (she's also sober!)@thenutritiontea@victoriabrowne@bryntstagram@thehungryclemintine@i_weigh2023-08-1517 minHappiest Sober Podcast#38 Sober Powered: A Coffee with Gillian TietzThis week I'm having coffee with Gillian Tietz! Gill is a chemistry professor, podcast host of Sober Powered, and has been sober since November 2019. We chat all about Gill's story and how sobriety has transformed her life & her mental health. We also have a discussion about the science of how alcohol impacts our brains, and why some people enjoy drinking more than others (I learned so much in this conversation!). If you're someone who has struggled with trying to make moderation work, and have felt like there was something wrong with you for not being able to, then this...2023-08-0858 minHappiest Sober Podcast#37 Sober Trips (+ Tips!)Join my sober community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-08-0127 minHappiest Sober Podcast#36 Alcohol Tipping Point: A Coffee with Deb MasnerThis week I'm having a coffee with Deb Masner, Registered Nurse & host of the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast! Deb shares her story of what led her to sobriety, we have a great chat about the impact alcohol has on our health, and she shares about the importance of finding your own path to sobriety. You're sure to take away so many nuggets of wisdom in this chat and I'm so excited to share it with you!Follow Deb on InstagramListen to Deb's podcast, Alcohol Tipping PointVisit Deb's website2023-07-2542 minHappiest Sober Podcast#35 Belonging & Sobriety (feat. My Mom!)Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-1844 minHappiest Sober Podcast#34 Answering Your Questions!Join my community, the Happiest Sober HubSubscribe to my weekly newsletterFollow me on InstagramIf my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, feel free to buy me a coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-07-1157 min
Alcohol Tipping PointGetting Sober in Your Twenties with Madeline Forrest What’s it like to give up drinking in your “party” years? How can you live your best life sober? Madeline Forrest is on the show to share her experience with quitting drinking in her 20s and how she is so much happier without drinking. Madeline is the host of the podcast Happiest Sober and your sobriety hype girl.
We chat about:
How Madeline got sober in her twenties
Top tips to quit drinking
How to navigate alcohol free dating
Socializing without drinking
How parents can help their adult children who drink
And more!
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...2023-07-0539 minHappiest Sober Podcast#33 Creative Sobriety: A Coffee with Kristen BearThis week I'm having a coffee with Kristen Bear, who is just so incredibly fun, smart, well-spoken, and SO inspiring. We chat all about her story, socializing sober, dating sober, being sober & single (my first guest who is a fellow sober single girl!), ditching labels & doing sobriety her own way, and how sobriety helped her creativity & changed her outlook on life. This episode is filled with so many truth bombs that you don't want to miss!Follow Kristen on Instagram: @creativesobrietyListen to Kristen's podcast: Creative Sobriety2023-06-271h 02Happiest Sober Podcast#32 A Sober Summer Pep TalkIf you need some extra support to stay sober this summer, join my sober support group here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-06-2026 minHappiest Sober Podcast#31 Behind the Smile: A Coffee with Ash ButterssThis week I'm having coffee with Ash Butterss, host of the podcast Behind the Smile. Ash shares her incredibly inspiring story of finding recovery from alcoholism after years of using alcohol to cope with her traumas. She's been sober since February 2020 and is now on a mission to help remove the stigma around mental health, trauma, and addiction. She shares so much wisdom in this conversation and I'm so happy I get to share it with you!Follow Ash on Insagram.Listen to Behind the Smile with Ash Butterss.2023-06-131h 08Happiest Sober Podcast#30 Let's Talk About Slips (Without Shame or Judgment!)This week I'm chatting about the slips I had in the beginning of my sober journey, my takeaways from them, and my top tips for anyone who has had a slip.Join me on my sober trip to SpainSign up for the Happiest Sober Hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-06-0624 minHappiest Sober Podcast#29 Sober Bachelorette Recap + TipsI went to my first bachelorette party sober! In this episode I'm recapping how it went and sharing my top tips for getting through a bachelorette party without alcohol.Join me on my sober trip to Spain.Follow me on Instagram.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-3030 min
Sober Vibes PodcastGetting Sober in Your Twenties with Madeline ForrestText Me!Episode 131: Getting Sober in Your Twenties with Madeline ForrestIn episode 131 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Madeline Forrest to the show, and they discuss getting sober in your twenties. Madeline Forrest is the host of the Happiest Sober Podcast. What you will learn in this episode:Madeline's story Fears about quitting drinking so youngDating sober in your twenties Socializing without alcohol The best about this conversation is that everyone has the same fears about getting sober no matter what age you are. 2023-05-2547 minHappiest Sober Podcast#28 That Sober Glow: A Coffee With DanielleThis week I'm having a coffee with Danielle aka @thatsoberglow! We chat all about her sober journey, her experience with slips, how sobriety has changed her life and her mindset, dating sober, getting married sober, and a whole lot more! Danielle is so incredibly inspiring and kind and she's someone I followed in the sober community before I ever even got sober, so I was so excited to get to sit down for this conversation! And now I'm even more excited to share it with you. You don't want to miss this one! 2023-05-2348 minHappiest Sober Podcast#27 My First Sober Group Trip! Costa Rica Recap, Highlights & Takeaways (feat. My Mom)I'm back from hosting my very first sober group trip! In this episode I sit down with my mom for a debrief of the trip! We chat about how it went, the highlights and takeaways, and most importantly, how this was a trip of conquering fears.If you want to join me on my next sober trip (we're going to Spain!) you can view the full itinerary and reserve your spot here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...2023-05-1745 minHappiest Sober Podcast#26 Fading Affect BiasIn this episode I chat about Fading Affect Bias and why it's important to be mindful of it in sobriety. I also share a recent story where I experienced FAB in my life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-0913 minHappiest Sober Podcast#25 Shame & Sobriety Pt 2 (feat. My Mom!)My mom joins me to chat even more about how to let go of shame in sobriety and how to shift our mindset from shame to self-acceptance.Follow me on Instagram.Subscribe to my newsletter.Join me on a sober trip to Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-05-0253 minHappiest Sober Podcast#24 Letting Go of Shame in SobrietyToday I'm chatting all about a question I get asked often: how to let go of shame when we quit drinking and begin to forgive ourselves for our past drunk actions.Join me on a sober trip to Spain.Subscribe to my newsletter.Follow me on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...2023-04-2518 minHappiest Sober Podcast#23 A Sober and Strong Mom: A Coffee with Kim KearnsThis week I'm having a coffee with Kim Kearns, authour of "On The Edge of Shattered: A Mother's Experience of Discovering Freedom Through Sobriety". Kim has such an incredible story to share (as evidenced by this book, which I could not put down!). We chat all about her story, what led her to sobriety, the impact that "mommy wine culture" had on her, and how getting sober freed her in every way.Follow Kim on Instagram.Listen to The Weekend Sober podcast.Listen to...2023-04-1853 minHappiest Sober Podcast#22 A Chat About FOMO & ComparisonThis week I'm chatting all about why FOMO should really have no place in our sobriety. I also share about a conversation I recently had with a friend that was a valuable reminder for me about comparison.Follow me on Instagram.Join me on a sober trip to Spain!Subscribe to my newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...2023-04-1123 minHappiest Sober Podcast#21 Marathon 2 Sobriety: A Coffee with Luc ZorattoThis week I'm having a coffee with with Luc Zoratto (aka @marathon2sobriety), my very first guest from Toronto! Luc has been sober for over 6 years and has such an inspiring story to share. We chat about the journey that led him to sobriety, his passion for running, being a sober dad, and the mindset shift that took him from feeling ashamed of being sober to being loud and proud about it. You don't want to miss this one!Follow Luc on Instagram.Check out Luc's website.2023-04-0459 minHappiest Sober Podcast#20 Self-Care & Sparking Sober JoyThis week I'm chatting all about my current favourite forms of self-care, and the importance of sparking joy in our sober lives!Follow me on InstagramJoin me on a sober trip to Spain!Subscribe to my newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-03-2826 minHappiest Sober Podcast#19 Sharing Deets About My Drinking Days (feat. My Mom)My mom is back again, and she has lots of questions! I've never shared the full story of my drinking days on this podcast, and despite the extensive conversations we've had about sobriety, my mom has never asked me much about them. In this episode we're chatting in depth about my decade of drinking that led me to sobriety!Follow me on Instagram.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-211h 07Happiest Sober Podcast#18 A Sober Tool For You: The Reverse WhyThis week I'm offering you a sober tool I'm calling the "reverse why" and I'm talking you through some examples of how to use it when you're feeling tempted to drink.Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to my weekly newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-03-1423 minHappiest Sober Podcast#17 You Don't Have To Drink: A Coffee With Meg FeeThis week I'm chatting with Meg Fee, also known on instagram as @youdonthavetodrink and we cover a LOT in this conversation! We chat all about her sober journey, her experience with slips along the way (and the importance of taking the shame out of them!), facing our fears of flying in sobriety, and what it was like getting married sober. We also talk about Meg's journey with eating disorder recovery and why this needs to be talked about more in the online sober space. I loved getting to chat with Meg and I'm so excited to share this conversation...2023-03-071h 08
We Are The Stigma406. Happiest Sober w/ Madeline ForrestWe are BACK and beyond grateful to be here!!! We are kicking off the show with the super fabulous Madeline Forrest from Happiest Sober. Madeline is 28 and from Toronto, Canada. Madeline got sober in November 2020 after a decade of gray-area problem drinking. Now, she is passionate about helping & inspiring others on their sobriety journeys.In this episode we discuss:- Hangxiety- Gray area drinking vs the “alcoholic” label- Sober socializing-Where to find Madeline Instagram @happiestsoberInfo on her Sober Trip and Podcast-You can follow us...2023-03-0648 min
The Weekend Sober58. Dating in Sobriety with Guest Madeline ForrestKezia and Kim talk to Madeline Forrest from @happiestsober. She shares her perspective as a sober woman in her 20's. The women discuss dating in sobriety, anxiety and following your intuition. Madeline shares what it was like to grow up with a sober mom and the impact that had on her. Tune in for a special interview with an adorable, sweet and single gal!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-kearns/support2023-03-0346 minHappiest Sober Podcast#16 Getting Through Sober BreakupsI'm back with another solo episode! This week I'm chatting about the breakups I've been through since I quit drinking (oh hey vulnerability hangover!) and I'm sharing my top tips for getting through breakups sober. 2023-02-2841 minHappiest Sober Podcast#15 Being Single and Sober (feat. My Mom)My mom joins me again this week for a chat about being single and sober! I'm now single & sober at 29 years old, and my mom was a single & sober mom of three kids for a decade. We chat about both the challenges and the gifts that can come with being a sober single person in these different phases of life. We also share some tips for embracing being single in our sobriety! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...2023-02-2146 minHappiest Sober Podcast#14 Spilling the Tea on Sober DatingIt's Valentine's Day and this episode has been a long time coming! This week I'm spilling all the tea on my dating life since I broke up with booze, as well as sharing my top tips on sober dating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-02-1438 minHappiest Sober Podcast#13 A Coffee with Jay ChaseThis week I'm chatting with an incredibly inspirational guest, Jay Chase! Jay had what many of us would consider a stereotypical "rock bottom" that ultimately led him to sobriety. But he turned inwards and used that experience to fuel incredible personal growth. He now inspires so many through his Instagram, his podcast Don't Touch My Mindset, and through motivational speaking for those in recovery. He also just turned 6 years sober a couple days before this episode! I'm so grateful I got to have this conversation with Jay, and even more grateful that I get to share it with you!2023-02-0745 minHappiest Sober Podcast#12 Your Inner Chatterbox & Managing Your Mind (feat. My Mom)My mom joins me again for this episode! This week we're chatting all about the inner chatterbox we all have going in our minds 24/7, and how managing our self-talk is crucial in our sober journeys. I was having a bad few days when we got on to record this episode, so we chat all about that as I try to pull myself out of my slump. It couldn't have been a more perfect time for me to have this conversation!Follow me on instagram and subscribe to my weekly newsletter!2023-01-3148 minHappiest Sober Podcast#11 A Coffee with Cait MadryThis week I chat with Cait Madry, the founder of Clearheaded: your guide to sober-care and the host of Clearheaded: your sober-care podcast. Cait and I share so many similarities in our stories (our sober dates are only twenty days apart!) and I feel like I learned so much about myself in my conversation with her. We chat all about getting sober in our twenties and learning we don't have to hit a rock bottom to do so. Cait offers so many wise and valuable insights on living alcohol-free and is such an inspiring example of how all aspects...2023-01-2452 min
Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free PodcastDry January with Madeline Forrest: Happiest SoberIn this episode we chat to Madeline Forrest, known as Happiest Sober!
Madeline gave up alcohol in November 2020 when she was 27 years old. She now, like us, sings about sobriety on her Instagram page and her Happiest Sober podcast, and this is a really joyful and insightful conversation.
Madeline had two alcoholic parents - her Mum gave up in her early 20s, but she talks to us about how her Dad relapsed when she was young. Alcohol was therefore always a pretty big topic of conversation in her house, as Madeline puts it - but she...2023-01-2350 minHappiest Sober Podcast#10 How Getting Sober Improved My Self-EsteemThis week I chat about how alcohol negatively impacted my self-esteem and how sobriety has helped me build it back up.Join my new sober support group, the Happiest Sober Hub, here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happiest-sober-hub-winterspring-2023-tickets-514484596277 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-01-1716 minHappiest Sober Podcast#9 A Coffee with Jon Lupin, aka The Poetry BanditThis week I chat with Jon Lupin, aka The Poetry Bandit. He shares the story of his sober journey, along with all of the wisdom and insights he's gained in his 7 years of sobriety. Since getting sober, Jon has published 3 amazing books of poetry. He is such a beautiful example of how sobriety allows us to connect back to our creativity and inspiration, and not to mention, of how much we can accomplish when we quit drinking! I absolutely loved this conversation - you don't want to miss it! Follow Jon on Instagram: @the_poetrybandit2023-01-1050 minHappiest Sober Podcast#8 A Chat About New Years & Dry JanuaryHappy New Year, sober fam! It's my first episode of 2023 and (of course!) it's also Dry January. I did Dry January in 2020 before I got sober, and this week I'm sharing some insights from that experience. These are the things I wish someone could have told me when I was in it! If you need inspo to get you through January without booze, be sure to follow me on instagram @happiestsober. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...2023-01-0325 minHappiest Sober Podcast#7 A Sober Holiday Pep Talk (feat. My Mom)My mom joins me again for a sober chat this week! We share stories of our first sober Christmases and give you a pep talk for tackling the holidays alcohol-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-12-2045 minHappiest Sober Podcast#6 How to Navigate Other People Judging Our SobrietyOne of the most common struggles I hear from people in the sober community is that the people in their lives don't support or understand their decision to quit drinking. This week, I chat all about how to navigate other people's opinions and judgments on our sobriety, which can be a really challenging (and scary!) aspect of this journey for so many of us. I also share my top tips for tackling social situations in early sobriety if you're worried about being judged by others for not drinking. Learn more about your...2022-12-1327 min
Don’t Touch My MindsetPivotal Moments. Rediscovering the Pleasure of Life without Alcohol W/ Madeline Forrest.Rediscovering the Pleasure of Life without Alcohol Since November 8, 2020, with Madeline Forrest
Most people are struggling under the yoke of grey area drinking or alcoholism. They are sabotaging their lives with an illusion of happiness and pleasure. Maybe you do not realize this because no one has ever told you what you miss on the other side of sobriety.
Join the conversation with Madeline Forrest, who discovered her life on November 8, 2020, when she stopped drinking. She has redefined her happiness and lived to her commitments for two years in sobriety. She has used her journey to inspire others to get o...2022-12-1148 minHappiest Sober Podcast#5 Sobriety & Mindset: How I Went from Powerless to EmpoweredIn this episode, I share some "aha" moments that changed my perspective about sobriety. I chat about catching myself slipping into victim mode and the mindset shifts that got me out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-12-0615 minHappiest Sober Podcast#4 My First Guest! Meet Megan Forrest, aka My MomMegan Forrest (my mom!) got sober at 21 years old. Today she's 39 years sober after only ever having one "day 1", and she joins me this week for a mother-daughter chat about sobriety. We hear her story, talk about family dynamics around alcohol, and debate some different generational viewpoints on alcoholism. Most of all, she shares a whole lot of wisdom from nearly four decades of maintained sobriety. You don't want to miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...2022-11-2952 minHappiest Sober Podcast#3 Dry Courage: Facing Our Fears in SobrietyThis week, I break down the real meaning of courage (hint: it doesn't come in liquid form), and chat about the importance of feeling our fears in sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-11-2224 minHappiest Sober Podcast#2 Our Edge, When Midnight Hits, Being Human: 2 Year Milestone ReflectionsI celebrated 2 years sober this week, woo! In this episode I reflect on my biggest takeaways & lessons from both my first and second years of sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-11-1523 minHappiest Sober Podcast#1 Sobriety: Hard, Messy, GorgeousWelcome to the first episode of Happiest Sober Podcast! This week, I break down the different stages of my sobriety and the tools that helped me through them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-11-0826 min
CLEARHEADED ™ : the sober-care podcastHappiest Sober with Madeline ForrestToday's conversation is with your sobriety hype girl, Madeline Forrest. We talk about the importance of starting again and again, and how setbacks can often lead you and fuel you into a stronger follow-through if you pick sobriety back up after setting it down.
Madeline also shares her multiple experiences that led to her moment of clarity, the tools she used to help lay her foundation to ditch the booze, and how she navigated the relationships in her life going through sobriety.
We also dive deep into her Instagram...2022-09-0532 min