Today I’m sitting down with Laura Van Antwerp, the force behind Your Sober Pal. Laura gets real about the moment in 2017 that pushed her to take her last drink and how that decision slowly reshaped her entire life. We talk about what it was like to go from sharing her own recovery journey online to building a community that’s funny, honest, and genuinely supportive.

Laura shares how getting outside — especially backpacking and being in the wilderness — helped her reconnect with herself, and how that eventually turned into retreats, affirmation decks, courses, and creating access for women who are early in their sobriety. She also gives us a peek at what’s coming next, including her first Backpacking 101 cohort and big dreams for future retreats around the country.

If you love conversations about rebuilding your life, finding community, and discovering healing in unexpected places, you’re going to love this one.

Where Can I Find Out More About Laura?

https://www.yoursoberpal.com/

Instagram, TikTok, Threads: YourSoberPal

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