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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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Episodes

#108 Q&A: My Mom and I Answer Your Questions (Part 1)

You asked, we answered! My mom joins me for a Q&A episode this week where we're answering your questions! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Watch my sober vlogs Shop my sober mugs Subscribe to my newsletter Follow me on instagram If 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 my current list of sponsors here Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Dec 10, 202446 minEp. 108

#107 Sober Tips for the Holiday Season

This week, I'm sharing tips and a pep talk with you for getting through this holiday season without drinking! Watch my sober vlogs on Youtube Join my sober community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on instagram @happiestsober If 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 my list of current sponsors he...

Dec 03, 202425 minEp. 107

#106 Practicing Gratitude in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)

This week, my mom joins me for a chat all about the power of practicing gratitude in sobriety: how it can transform our lives, how it can help us through early sobriety, and how it we can use it to reframe our shame. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If 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...

Nov 26, 202433 minEp. 106

#105 4 Years Sober Milestone Reflections

I'm 4 years sober!!! This week as I celebrate my 4 years sober milestone, I'm sharing 4 things I've learned this year, 4 things I'm still working on, and 4 things I'm proud of. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram If my content has helped you on your sober journey, you can buy me a coffee! Thank you for supporting my content by supporting my sponsors - you can view my current list of sponsors here. Learn more about your a...

Nov 19, 202437 minEp. 105

#104 A Mental Health Check-In

This week, I'm sharing about the mental health journey I've been on the past year and steps I'm taking to work through my anxiety. I also share my current routine that is helping me take care of my mental health. 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, you can buy me a coffee ! Thank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors - you can view...

Nov 12, 202434 minEp. 104

#103 The Life-Changing Power of Sobriety (Compilation)

This week, I'm bringing you a compilation episode of my guests on this podcast sharing about how sobriety has changed them and their lives. There's so much inspiration packed into this one, you don't want to miss it! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee ! Voices in this episode: Gill Tietz @so...

Nov 05, 202441 minEp. 103

#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, t...

Oct 29, 202437 minEp. 102

#101 Life's Happiest When We're Sober (feat. My Mom) Part 2

This week I'm bringing you part 2 of my conversation with my mom all about the things that make us happiest to be sober! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If 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 my current list of sponsors here . Learn more about your ...

Oct 22, 202442 minEp. 101

#100 Life's Happiest When We're Sober (feat. My Mom) Part 1

It's our 100th episode (!!!) and my mom joined me to chat about ALL the things that make us happiest to be sober! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on instagram @happiestsober If 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 my current list of sponsors here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Oct 15, 202439 minEp. 100

#99 Why Moderation Isn't Worth It (feat. My Mom)

This week, my mom joins me for a chat all about our experiences with attempting moderation, why it doesn't work, and why giving up on moderation gives us the ultimate freedom! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram If 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 my c...

Oct 08, 202446 minEp. 99

#98 Give Yourself Permission to Slow Down

If you struggle with feeling like you're never doing enough or you "should" always be productive, or you've been struggling with some exhaustion and lack of motivation since getting sober, this one is for you! I'm chatting all about the importance of rest and giving ourselves a break in this week's episode. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you...

Oct 01, 202422 minEp. 98

#97 Navigating Change & Letting Go of Control in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)

I'm in a period of life right now where it feels like a lot of change is happening all at once, and my mom and I sat down to have a very honest conversation about all of it this week! We chat about dealing with change and loss, practicing acceptance, staying in the present moment (rather than living in the past or future), and letting go of the things we can't control. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on instagram @happiestsober S...

Sep 24, 202446 minEp. 97

#96 The Time I Was Accidentally Served Alcohol

A couple years ago, I ordered a mocktail and the bar accidentally served me alcohol. I've had quite a few people reach out to me with similar stories recently, so I wanted to share how I processed this when it happened and my top tips now for staying extra diligent when ordering alcohol-free drinks. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my w...

Sep 17, 202417 minEp. 96

#95 Celebrations in Sobriety (feat. My Mom)

This week my mom and I are chatting all about how to navigate celebrating in sobriety! Alcohol and celebrations were SO intertwined for me when I first quit drinking, but now celebrations are always a moment of gratitude for my sobriety (and I have so much more fun this way!). We share all about our experiences with celebrations in sobriety and our top tips for navigating them in the early days. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on...

Sep 10, 202438 minEp. 95

#94 Sacked the Sauce: A Coffee with Saz

This week I'm having coffee with Saz aka @sackedthesauce! Saz and I met in Toronto and became friends when she was first exploring sober curiosity, and she has now celebrated her 2 year sober milestone! We chat all about her sober journey, the impact of alcohol on our self-esteem and confidence (and how sobriety can turn that around!), the struggle of trying to make moderation work, and solo sober travel! Follow Saz on Instagram: @sackedthesauce Follow me on Instagram: @happiestsober Subscribe t...

Sep 03, 202451 minEp. 94

#93 My Mom Shares Her Sober Story (Rebroadcast)

My mom Megan is over 40 years sober, and she shared her journey to sobriety in the very early episodes of this podcast! I often hear from you all that your favourite episodes are the ones with my mom (and they're mine too!) so I wanted to reshare this episode today for anyone who wants to learn more about my mom's story. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey, you can buy...

Aug 27, 202454 minEp. 93

#92 My Top Challenges of Early Sobriety & How I Overcame Them

This week I'm sharing the biggest challenges I faced in early sobriety and the reframes and mindset shifts that helped me overcome them. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on Instagram Shop my sober mugs If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee ! Thanks for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors - you can view my current list of sponsors here . Learn more about your ad...

Aug 20, 202441 minEp. 92

#91 Dealing with Feeling Left Out in Sobriety

In this week's episode, I chat about my own experience with navigating feeling left out in early sobriety and share my top tips for anyone who is currently struggling with those feelings! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on instagram @happiestsober If 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 my curren...

Aug 13, 202427 minEp. 91

#90 Committing to Sobriety (feat. My Mom)

If you're struggling to really commit to the decision to get sober, or you're worried life won't ever be as fun again if you do, this episode is for you! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on instagram @happiestsober If 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 check out my current list of sponsors here Learn...

Aug 06, 202441 minEp. 90

#89 A Chat About Sober Milestones

Sober milestones are super exciting, but they can also bring up some complicated emotions sometimes! I'm chatting all about that in this episode and sharing some tips and reminders for anyone approaching a sober milestone. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If 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 m...

Jul 30, 202421 minEp. 89

#88 Getting Through Bad Mental Health Days Sober

This week, I'm sharing my top tips for getting through bad mental health days in sobriety. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober for daily sober content If 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 . Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Jul 23, 202427 minEp. 88

#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 Hub Subscribe to my newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram for daily sober content If 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 my current list of sponsors here . Learn mo...

Jul 16, 202440 minEp. 87

#86 Tips for Telling People About Your Sobriety

One 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 Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober j...

Jul 09, 202436 minEp. 86

#85 The Power of Self-Trust in Sobriety

This week I'm chatting all about the transformation that comes from being able to trust ourselves in sobriety. 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, you can buy me a coffee Thank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors - you can see my list of current sponsors here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Pr...

Jul 02, 202422 minEp. 85

#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 Hub Shop my sober mugs Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee <3 Thank you for supporting my podcast by ...

Jun 25, 202443 minEp. 84

#83 Sober Travel: My Top Tips & Why I Love Traveling Sober

This 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 Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram Check out my sober mugs If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee <3 Thank you for supp...

Jun 18, 202444 minEp. 83

#82 The Sober Mom Life: A Coffee with Suzanne Warye

This 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 & @thesobermomlife Podcast: The So...

Jun 11, 202456 minEp. 82

#81 My Journey to Sobriety

I'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 Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee <3 Thank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponso...

Jun 04, 202447 minEp. 81

#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 Hub Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober Subscribe 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 <3 Thank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors - you can view my list of current sponsors here ! Learn more about your ad c...

May 28, 202447 minEp. 80

#79 Ditching Shame & Blame and Accepting our Sobriety

If 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 Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee <3 Thank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsors - you can see my list of...

May 21, 202426 minEp. 79
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