Kristin and Hillary discuss their personal journeys to sobriety and how it has impacted their lives and businesses. They emphasize that sobriety is a personal choice and not directly connected to entrepreneurship. They share their experiences of unmanageability with alcohol and their individual decisions to get sober. Both Kristin and Hillary express how sobriety has brought clarity, energy, and joy into their lives. They also discuss the (surprising) challenges of a sober social life and the benefits of sobriety, such as increased productivity and even financial wellness.

Key Topics 

• 0:53 | Why Kristin and Hillary have decided to talk about sobriety on this episode (with a note that they are not making a connection between sobriety and entrepreneurship)
• 2:43 | Kristin’s journey to sobriety
• 15:41 | Hillary’s journey to sobriety
• 22:17 | What being sober looks and feels like today
• 30:01 | How entrepreneurship influenced Hillary’s decision to become sober
• 31:43 | Hard parts about being sober (or lack thereof)
• 34:48 | Peripheral benefits to being sober
• 40:521 | How sobriety intersects with Kristin and Hillary’s identities as business owners

Book Recs

• The Wine O’Clock Myth: The Truth You Need to Know About Women and Alcohol by Lotta Dan
• Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed With Alcohol by Holly Whitaker
• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Quotes

• "Being sober actually allows me to be more creative and have more energy and clarity." - Hillary
• "I had to stop trying to surrender and just be surrendered." - Kristin
• "Sobriety is a place of freedom and choice, not restriction." - Hillary
• "I've never felt bored in sobriety. There's always something to do, learn, or explore." - Kristin

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