In the first episode of the Your Sober Big Sister podcast, host Erika shares her sobriety story and introduces the concept of the podcast. Community and support in the sobriety journey is crucial. Your Sober Big Sister encourages listeners that it is never too late to rewrite their story and create a new future for themselves. Erika also answers the first question of the podcast where she talks about the feelings of boredom, loneliness, and depression that can arise during sobriety. She offers advice on finding new activities, building a supportive network, and seeking professional help if needed.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

03:50 Sharing My Sobriety Story

22:15 Question 1: How to Combat Boredom & Depression While Sober

30:34 Finding New Activities and Hobbies

34:56 Building a Supportive Community

37:03 Conclusion and Encouragement

If you want to ask your own question for Your Sober Big Sister, submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsucVur02XXlASDTKxV6N0FgZSpKTx-8KdJoM8Yp_XRNkuOw/viewform?usp=sf_link