What if alcohol isn’t the real issue… but people-pleasing is?

In this powerful conversation, Nikki sits down with recovery coach Jen Stoney to unpack the deeper layers behind sobriety, “good girl syndrome,” performative success, and why so many women feel disconnected from themselves — whether they drink or not.

Jen shares her journey from addiction and manipulation to nearly 18 years sober — and the truth that getting sober didn’t magically fix everything. It forced her to confront trauma, boundary issues, and the identity of being “the good girl” who keeps everyone comfortable.

This episode isn’t just about alcohol.
It’s about identity, approval, boundaries, and the cost of constantly performing.

If you’ve ever:

• Felt pressure to drink to be included
• Struggled to say no without guilt
• Been labeled “too much” for setting boundaries
• Looked successful on the outside but felt disconnected inside

This conversation will hit deep.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why alcohol often masks deeper emotional patterns
• The connection between people-pleasing and over-drinking
• Why boundaries make you the “villain” in someone else’s story
• The difference between healthy boundaries and emotional reactivity
• How to untether fun from alcohol
• Why sobriety forces you to actually feel your feelings
• The truth about performative success and looking “put together”
• Why not everyone deserves unlimited access to you

Next Steps

👉 Follow Coach Gen https://linktr.ee/genstoney

* The information presented on this podcast is not medical advice and does not constitute health coaching. It is for informational purposes only.