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In this solo episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine gets brutally honest about what happens after the drinking stops.

Titled “Sober, But Still Toxic? A Journey in Progress,” this episode unpacks the not-so-glamorous truth that sobriety alone doesn’t automatically make you emotionally healthy. Nadine reflects on how, even after years alcohol-free, she still caught herself being petty, judgmental, controlling, and stuck in people-pleasing patterns.

Nadine dives deep into:

• Why recovery is not a personality makeover
• How therapy and inner child work exposed the roots of her behavior
• The myth of perfection in sobriety
• Setting real boundaries (without needing a drink to enforce them)
• How “petty” can still show up—and how to lovingly call yourself out

Nadine shares personal stories, moments of growth, and reminders that healing isn’t linear.

Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or somewhere in between, this episode will speak to the part of you doing the work while still figuring it all out.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
• Embracing All Parts of You ft. Kezia from The Sober Elephant Chronicle

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Have you noticed your own toxic traits post-sobriety? Share your story or tag @the.soberbutterfly on Instagram!

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