30. Sarah Levy on Getting Sober Before It Was Cool

Can life's messiest moments end up being the most profound? In this episode, join Amanda and Sarah Levy as they discuss the power of sobriety stories and the importance of normalizing conversations about alcohol. She shares how she got help to get sober and how her recovery has been an empowering experience for her. Through her journey to sobriety, Sarah found clarity and self-discovery which ultimately led to the publication of her book - Drinking Games. Tune in now to learn more about Sarah's inspiring story and how sobriety can provide a gateway to discovering your true potential! Sarah Levy is a writer based in Los Angeles by way of New York. Her work examines the intersection of sobriety, relationships, and identity and has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine's The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Vogue, Elle, and other publications. She holds a B.A. in Literary Arts from Brown University. Drinking Games is her first book. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 07:22] Opening Segment • Introducing Sarah and her memoir "Drinking Games" Her work examines the intersection of sobriety, relationships, and identity • How alcohol redefined her relationship with food and people • The resources for sobriety that exist now did not exist when Sarah started contemplating sobriety [07:23 - 14:34] Exploring Sobriety • Sobriety is becoming a more accepted part of our collective vocabulary Hoe Sarah felt alone in her story and couldn't find resources to help her • Sobriety needs a rebrand and a makeover as the language and labels associated with it have a negative connotation • Mental health and having a drinking problem are complex issues that need to be understood differently [14:35 - 21:43] Breaking the Stigma Around Sobriety • How to navigate sober dating with confidence Shifting our understanding of what it means to be sober • Sobriety should become as accessible as therapy Alcohol kept people disconnected from themselves [21:44 - 29:02] Finding Love Sober • How Sarah found her husband after a year and a half of dating alcohol-free • How establishing upfront that you don't drink can be beneficial Dating sober allowed for quicker decisions on whether or not someone was compatible • Taking time to get to know yourself helps attract an authentic partner [29:03 - 36:08] Sarah's Journey to Sobriety and Manifesting Her Dreams • Develop a mindset of abundance instead of scarcity • Why Sarah decided to write a book Sharing her story and filling the gap of what life looks like after sobriety • How sobriety has opened up the potential to achieve dreams [36:09 - 39:14] Closing Segment • How recovery and sobriety have given Sarah limitless potential • Make sure to grab a copy of Drinking Games Want to connect with Sarah? Follow her on Instagram. Head to her website, and discover what you really want in life! Key Quotes: "What I love about being sober is the potential that I get every day to just really make the most of today." - Sarah Levy "The ability to show up for my family, show up for my friends, the potential to really experience every day that I have now is such a gift." - Sarah Levy Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com  It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda. If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!