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E143: Happiest Sober: Madeline Forest on Quitting Drinking and Finding Support and Helping Others


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In this episode, Matt and Steve welcome Madeline Forest, the host of The Happiest Sober Podcast. Madeline is a sober woman from Canada who shares her story of growing up with a sober mom.  Madeline's mother  at 21 and never looked back, she also had a dad who relapsed and was absent from her life. Madeline explains how alcohol became a source of anxiety and shame for her, even though she never hit a rock bottom or faced external consequences. She also reveals how she faced her fears of telling people about her decision to quit drinking and how she found support and inspiration from sober Instagram accounts, books, her mom, and a virtual support group called The Luckiest Club.

Madeline is an inspiring guest who has a lot of wisdom and insights to offer. Tune in to hear her tips on how to stay sober, how to deal with cravings, and how to have fun without alcohol. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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