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Happiest Sober Podcast

Madeline Forrestart19.com

Join Madeline Forrest as she discusses all things sobriety: the highs, the lows, the challenges, the gifts, the tools, the messy middle, and everything in between. Above all else, she's here to show you that life can be happiest when you're sober.

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#48 Over the Influence: A Coffee with Sharon Hartley

This 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 t...

Oct 17, 202345 minEp. 48

#47 Future Tripping in Sobriety

Join 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 10, 202319 minEp. 47

#46 Sober Friends: A Coffee with Matt Jerr

This 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 Pod Visit Matt's website: soberfriendspod.com Connect with me: Follow me on Instagram: @happiestsober...

Oct 03, 202357 minEp. 46

#45 Tackling New Seasons in Sobriety

This 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Sep 26, 202328 minEp. 45

#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 Instagram Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Join my sober support group, the Happiest Sober Hub 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Sep 19, 202345 minEp. 44

#43 Sober Vibes: A Coffee with Courtney Andersen

This 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 Vibes Buy Courtney's book: Sober Vibes Visit Courtney's website: courtneyrecovered.com Foll...

Sep 12, 202343 minEp. 43

#42 Getting Through Weddings Sober

Join my sober support group, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 05, 202332 minEp. 42

#41 Sober Motivation: A Coffee with Brad McLeod

This 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 Instagram Listen to Sober Motivation Podcast Download the Sober Buddy app Follow me on Instagram Subs...

Aug 29, 202356 minEp. 41

#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: ...

Aug 22, 202351 minEp. 40

#39 Sobriety, Food, Exercise, & Body Image

Join 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_weigh @stephaniechinnart @thethicknutritionist @ariellanyssa @_nelly_london @alexlight_ldn ...

Aug 15, 202318 minEp. 39

#38 Sober Powered: A Coffee with Gillian Tietz

This 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 h...

Aug 08, 202359 minEp. 38

#37 Sober Trips (+ Tips!)

Join 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 01, 202328 minEp. 37

#36 Alcohol Tipping Point: A Coffee with Deb Masner

This 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 Instagram Listen to Deb's podcast, Alcohol Tipping Point Visit Deb's website Fo...

Jul 25, 202342 minEp. 36

#35 Belonging & Sobriety (feat. My Mom!)

Join my 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 18, 202344 minEp. 35

#34 Answering Your Questions!

Join my 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 11, 202358 minEp. 34

#33 Creative Sobriety: A Coffee with Kristen Bear

This 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: @creativesob...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 33

#32 A Sober Summer Pep Talk

If 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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 20, 202326 minEp. 32

#31 Behind the Smile: A Coffee with Ash Butterss

This 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 As...

Jun 13, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 31

#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 Spain Sign up for the Happiest Sober Hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 06, 202325 minEp. 30

#29 Sober Bachelorette Recap + Tips

I 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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 30, 202330 minEp. 29

#28 That Sober Glow: A Coffee With Danielle

This 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 mi...

May 23, 202349 minEp. 28

#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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

May 17, 202345 minEp. 27

#26 Fading Affect Bias

In 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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 09, 202313 minEp. 26

#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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 02, 202354 minEp. 25

#24 Letting Go of Shame in Sobriety

Today 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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 25, 202318 minEp. 24

#23 A Sober and Strong Mom: A Coffee with Kim Kearns

This 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 F*cking Sober: The First 90 ...

Apr 18, 202354 minEp. 23

#22 A Chat About FOMO & Comparison

This 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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 11, 202324 minEp. 22

#21 Marathon 2 Sobriety: A Coffee with Luc Zoratto

This 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 . Learn more about your a...

Apr 04, 202359 minEp. 21

#20 Self-Care & Sparking Sober Joy

This 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 Instagram Join me on a sober trip to Spain! Subscribe to my newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 28, 202327 minEp. 20

#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/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 19
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