Ep 68. Sobriety isn’t a death sentence, with Courtney Anderson
Episode description
In this week’s episode I’m joined by Courtney Anderson, a Sober Coach, Podcast Host and the author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in your first three months without alcohol.
Courtney is the founder of National Sober Day and the founder of Sober Vibes, an online community for the sober and sober curious. She believes in empowered sobriety and breaking stigmas of addiction and recovery.
We spoke about a range of topics including:
- How to prioritise sobriety as a busy parent – 5:00
- Seeing life in colour – 13:20
- Childhood trauma and growing up quickly – 18:00
- The progressive nature of addiction – 22:00
- A life-saving ultimatum – 28:00
- Why a label is helpful not harmful – 34:47
- Protecting your energy – 39:15
- Staying in your lane – 48:00
To see Courtney’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website.
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You can find Courtney using the links below:
Instagram: @sober.vibes
Podcast: Sober Vibes Podcast
Buy the book: Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol
If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:
• A healthcare professional
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)
• CheckPoint (global)
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