Creative Sobriety

Hey y'all! I've taken some of the most useful, 1-3 minute clips from my guests over the past month and compiled the first of what I'm calling "Pep Talks." 
These are relatively short episodes that you can listen to on your way to the grocery store, to pick up your kids from school, or while you're making your coffee in the morning! 
Think of it as a quick pick me up!! 
I think there's a little something for everyone and you might just hear something that changes your whole perspective, or keeps you from picking up today. Enjoy! 
Please message me, Kristen, @creativesobriety on Instagram if you ever have a question!! 
Love you guys, 

Onward we go

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Mike is 36 years old and lives in Ft Worth, TX. His sober date is 9/20/20. Mike shares that his personal struggle with alcohol almost cost him everything. 
His marriage was failing, his health was deteriorating, and he had almost given up on life altogether before he finally entered rehab for the second time. This time it stuck.
 Mike talks about getting sober and the root causes he believes were fueling his addiction. Childhood trauma, fear of vulnerability, and difficult family relationships were all part of Mike's journey. 
In recovery, Mike found God, opened his heart to healing, renewed his marriage and now pays it forward. Mike is proud to be vocal and honest in the sober community and now finds much of his motivation comes from helping others. 
Follow and connect with Mike M on Instagram @faithfullysober

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Manny is an artist who lives in Temecula, CA and his sober date is 6/13/20. Manny shares his story of addiction and how it was impacted by body dysmorphia and low self-worth. After a difficult medical diagnosis and subsequent deteriorating health, Manny received an ultimatum from his family, "Get help or we're done, because we can't watch you kill yourself." This shook Manny and gave him the strength to face his demons and find help. 
Manny talks about how multiple AA meetings a day and painting saved his life. Manny shares his journey to spirituality and how he used to feel like he was living for darkness but now lives for God, and to serve others. His story is remarkable and inspiring. Please connect with Manny on Facebook (Manny Minnie) and Instagram @manny_minnie his DM's are always open to anyone who needs an ear. Check out his art as well!  

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Andi is 30 years old and lives in Nashville, TN. She is a singer/songwriter and commercial actor originally from the mountains of East Tennessee. 
Andi is just over a year sober and shares her story from some starts and stops in sobriety to finally making it stick. For Andi, pride was one of the obstacles she had to overcome in order to get sober. She recalls some events that should have been wake up calls (in her eyes) but actually sent her deeper into over drinking. After an intervention from her husband and family Andi went home to her parents house to detox. Six months into her first attempt at sobriety she had a relapse but acknowledges it was all part of the process for her. 
As an artist Andi has become much more productive and now loves writing early in the morning, creating visual art to accompany her music, and is releasing a full album in the fall of 2021. Andi highly recommends the book "Alcohol Explained" by William Porter for those trying to get sober or deepen their understanding of alcohol's affect on the brain. 
Connect with Andi online and check out her work! @andimariere on IG

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Katie is a blogger, vlogger, teacher, and retired party girl from Manchester, UK. She is 26 years old and has a sober date of 11/13/19. Kristen and Katie discuss the correlation between alcohol and mental health and why Katie decided to get sober after living the ultimate party lifestyle at university in Newcastle. 
Katie says that sobriety has given her the opportunity to rediscover herself and feels like she is living an "HD" life now. She is committed to making herself feel good and sharing what works for her to inspire others. 
Connect with Katie McNicol on YouTube and on IG @thissobergirl 
ENJOY! 

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Kristen talks to Christine Wayne of @onthemocks. Christine has just over 2 years of sobriety with a sober date of May 6th, 2019. Christine shares her recovery story and journey to self-love after 40 years of trying desperately to "fit in." Kristen and Christine delve into the NA drink world and their mutual love of Heineken Zero. Christine has a passion for crafting mocktails, standing firm in her choice to remain fun in her alcohol-free life, and sharing proudly to inspire others on their own journeys. 
Connect with Christine on Facebook and Instagram @onthemocks and @misschristinewayne 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/onthemocks/

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Kristen talks to Elena who lives in Atlanta, GA. Elena's sober date is April 8th, 2020. Elena discusses how covid was her breaking point and she decided to get sober after a two-week binge in lockdown. They discuss the restaurant industry's role in overdrinking and choosing to get sober without AA. Elena has found her creativity in sobriety and discusses wanting to try new things such as writing a book, podcasting, fashion blogging, and comedy. Follow Elena's journey on Instagram @poshxxgod 

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Kristen talks with Matt Pink whose sober date is April 21, 2020. Matt shares his story of finding sobriety after a tragic loss sent him to rock bottom. Kristen and Matt discuss the drinking culture in the UK, the benefits of an alcohol-free life, and dating in sobriety. Matt has made it his mission to share positivity and encouragement with others seeking to live a sober lifestyle. Follow his journey on Instagram @better_life_guy 

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Kristen speaks with her friend, Mary Broome. Mary's sober date is May 6, 2020. She is an artist and lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She describes how her drinking started off "normally" in college but progressed into "something else." Now, sober, Mary feels like she has gotten her power back. Mary discusses her journey to sobriety and how her creativity has blossomed in her new alcohol-free life. Connect with Mary on Instagram at @thisisevelynrose and @mabroome 
www.thisisevelynrose.com

Connect with me on IG @creativesobriety and please follow along and subscribe to my Substack newsletter www.kristenbear.substack.com where you will also find The Creative Sobriety Method video workshop series!

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