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!

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#31 Behind the Smile: A Coffee with Ash Butterss

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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Mental Health

This 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 the same for you.
Connect with Rachel:
Instagram: @rachellaforce
Tiktok: @therachellaforceshow
Youtube: @therachellaforce
Podcast: The Rachel LaForce Show
Watch her special: Tired Mom
Website: rachellaforce.com
Free workbook: Misfight Light Workbook
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Instagram: @happiestsober
Weekly newsletter: happiestsober.com
Join my community: Happiest Sober Hub
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#78 A Coffee with Rachel LaForce

When 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.

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#77 Filling Our Time in Sobriety

This 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!
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#76 Romanticizing Alcohol in Sobriety

This 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 come away from this one feeling very inspired!

Connect with Dupe:
Instagram: @thrivealcoholfree
Book: A Cocktail of Clarity
Website: thrivealcoholfree.com
Podcast: Thrive Alcohol Free Podcast
Download Dupe's 3 Day Alcohol Free Kickstart Guide

Connect with me:
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Join my community: Happiest Sober Hub
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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

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#75 Thrive Alcohol Free: A Coffee with Dupe Witherick

My mom joins me this week to chat all about reframing our thoughts to have an empowered mindset in sobriety!

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#31 Behind the Smile: A Coffee with Ash Butterss

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