Embracing Your Sober Identity After Quitting Alcohol with Sarah Treacy
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Episode Description
What really happens after you quit drinking, and how do you rebuild your identity once alcohol is out of the picture?
In episode 248 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Treacy, founder of The Sober Adventure Collective and creator of Sobriety Is the New Epic, a virtual speaker series redefining what recovery can look like. After quitting alcohol in 2020 and leaving her 20-year corporate marketing career in 2024, Sarah’s mission is clear: sobriety isn’t boring or restrictive, it’s your next great adventure.
Together, we talk about getting sober during COVID, moving from secrecy to confidence, and building a community that makes alcohol-free living feel expansive, not small. Sarah shares tangible tools for identity shifts, emotional regulation, and creating a life that feels aligned, purpose-driven, and fun.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
- Quitting alcohol to protect your career and health and what truly happens after you quit drinking
- The connection between alcohol and anxiety, and alcohol and depression
- Working through shame, identity, and fear of judgment as a sober curious woman
- Building sober community through retreats and adventure-based connection
- Practical quitting alcohol tips for cravings, emotions, and confidence
- If you’ve been wondering how to step into your new identity after quitting alcohol or you’re craving proof that sobriety can be joyful, connected, and creative this conversation will inspire you to see recovery as the adventure of a lifetime.
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