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Confident Sober Women
Join Shelby John, sober since July 1, 2002, for empowering conversations on the Confident Sober Women podcast with women who've found joy and confidence in their alcohol and drug-free lives.
This show is a rally cry for empathetic, resilient, and wisdom-seeking women dedicated to building a life you don't want to escape from after that crucial first year of a sober lifestyle.
Discover how to:
· Build unshakable confidence in your sober life
· Break free from societal drinking norms
· Overcome the shame cycle and emotional numbing
· Resist the glamorized, over-hyped social influences around alcohol
· Create a pure and joyful life beyond recovery
Hear inspiring stories and practical advice on:
· Healing trauma
· Mindful parenting in recovery
· Optimizing physical and mental health
· Building a new, empowered identity
· Transforming your life beyond substance abuse recovery
We dive deep into questions like "Who am I now?" and "How do I pursue my heart's desires?", taking the intimidation out of sobriety and showcasing how to thrive in long-term recovery. This is truly a space for women supporting women in this modern recovery era.
New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe now for weekly inspiration on your journey to becoming one of the happiest sober women, free from the cool crowd's pressure to drink.
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Confident Sober Women
Empowering Sober Women in Business: From Recovery to Entrepreneurial Success with Courtney Anderson
In today's episode, I am take a unique twist and shine the spotlight on the inspiring journeys of women in the recovery world who've not only embraced sobriety but also leveraged the tools and skills they've gained during their recovery journey to establish flourishing businesses.
My first guest is my friend Courtney Anderson, a sober coach, podcast host, the founder of National Sober Day (September 14), and the creator of Sober Vibes, and online community for recovery and sober-curious women of all ages. Courtney shares her insights on building a thriving community and the importance of showing up consistently, even on days when things don't seem to be working out.
Highlights:
- The transformative power of recovery: Learn how the tools and skills developed during recovery can be channeled into building a successful business.
- Evolution of passions and ideas: Discover how initial business ideas often evolve into something entirely different and more aligned with one's true purpose.
- The importance of consistency: How showing up everyday, regardless of the circumstances leads to success.
- Navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship: Learn valuable lessons on adapting to the ups and downs of running a business.
- Boundaries in business: Understand the significance of setting boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Links:
- Courtney's last episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1416319/10457790-socializing-without-alcohol-w-courtney-anderson.mp3?download=true
- https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/
- Pre-order Courtney's book: https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/sober-vibes-pre-order
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Oh, and by the way, if you didn’t know, my program Sober Freedom Transformation is now open! It is for women who have been sober for a year to many and are ready to discover who they want to be in long term sobreity, develop confidence and improve their relationships.
If you aren't part of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group, it's a great place to be. There are over a thousand other sober women there building lives they don't want to escape from. Come on over and join us.
And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy today and maybe a second one for a friend. There is so much hope in recovery, and I shared my story so raw and vulnerably so that others would know they aren't alone and that there is a way to live well, manage relationships, parent your kids, and have a healthy body, all while staying sober. Grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.