40. Leaving the Glass Half Full with Heather Lowe of Ditch the Drink

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful, relatable conversation, Heather Lowe of Ditch the Drink joins Jenn  to share how grief, anxiety, and a lifetime of “high-functioning” drinking led her to the moment she left a glass of wine half full and walked away from alcohol for good.From her first drink at twelve to her final one at forty-two, Heather’s story shines a light on the quiet disconnection so many women carry behind perfect jobs, homes, and smiles. She opens up about the losses that broke her heart, the anxiety that fueled her drinking, and the night everything changed.You’ll hear: • The moment she realized she was “high-hiding,” not high-functioning • How anxiety meds and alcohol collided in a dangerous way • What happened the night she left her wine glass half full • How she found healing through community (even as a self-proclaimed non-joiner) • Why fun is now one of her top sober values—and how sobriety made her life biggerIf you’ve ever looked like you had it all together on the outside while struggling quietly on the inside, this conversation will remind you—you’re not alone, and it’s never too late to begin again.🎧 Tap play. Share it with the friend who’s questioning her relationship with alcohol. And follow AF Super Powers for more honest conversations that celebrate courage, connection, and the freedom to live life fully present.Key Moments: • [00:00] Heather’s first drink at twelve and growing up surrounded by alcohol • [05:10] Grief, corporate culture, and drinking to cope • [12:09] The “it’s just anxiety” diagnosis that made things worse • [14:31] The Memorial Day wake-up call • [16:01] Leaving the glass half full—the moment everything shifted • [20:29] Building a new life and becoming a coach • [24:26] The power of community for “non-joiners” • [33:18] The surprising truth: sobriety is actually more funResources Mentioned: • Heather Lowe: ditchthedrink.com• Follow Heather: @ditchedthedrinkConnect with us at:afsuperpowers.com@afsuperpowersMentioned in this episode:International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC)Dare to Dream course for sober coaches and creators at ditchthedrink.com🎧 Listen, share, and subscribe to AF Super Powers for weekly stories, mindset tools, and real talk about living alcohol-free.Connect with AF Superpowers: Website  Instagram