Shannon sits down with sobriety advocate, author, and mom of three Hadley Sorensen to explore a topic that’s often brushed off in the wellness space: social drinking.

Hadley shares her deeply personal journey from enthusiastic weekend wine drinker and fitness coach to someone who realized that alcohol—despite being “normal” and “moderate”—was quietly unraveling her mental and emotional health. She opens up about the shame, the blackout binges, and the misalignment she felt while preaching self-love and health on social media… with a glass of wine in hand.

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol but told yourself “it’s not that bad,” this conversation is for you.

What We Cover:

• What gray area drinking really is—and why it’s more common than we think
• The hidden mental and metabolic toll of alcohol, even in “moderate” amounts
• Why being fit and drinking wine isn’t the badge of balance we’ve been sold
• The social pressure to drink, and how to navigate it without shame
• How sobriety changed Hadley’s friendships, identity, and inner peace
• Tangible ways to start exploring your own relationship with alcohol (without going cold turkey)
• Why listening to your intuition is more important than labeling your behavior

Connect with Hadley Sorensen

Instagram: @hadley_sorensen

Website: hadleysorensen.com

Book: "The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking: Everything in Moderation and Other BS"

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