47. Jen Hirst: From Secret Drinking to Sober Coach of the Year

Send us Fan Mail“What happens when the life you’ve been holding together finally collapses — and surrender becomes the only way forward?”In this AF Superpowers episode, Sober Coach of the Year Jen Hirst (@jenleehirst) shares the deeply honest story behind her 12 years of sobriety. Jen takes us inside the slow progression from social drinking to secret use, the quiet escalation no one saw coming, and the final day she realized alcohol was going to take her life if she didn’t stop.She opens up about detox, treatment, rebuilding trust, and the steady work of piecing together a life she actually wanted to live. Jen also reflects on becoming a mom in early sobriety, coming out of the “sober closet,” and why she created Lighthouse Sobriety, a community for women who need somewhere soft to land.🎧 This episode is for anyone who wonders if surrender is failure. Jen’s story proves it can be the beginning of everything.We explore: • How alcohol quietly became self-medication • The hidden reality of high-functioning dependence • Mouthwash, withdrawal, and the detox that saved her life • Rebuilding after consequences and broken trust • Finding her voice outside the “sober closet” • Creating Lighthouse Sobriety and the power of community • The unexpected gifts of long-term sobrietyConnect with Jen: Website: https://joinlighthousesobriety.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenleehirst/Connect with AF Superpowers: Website  InstagramConnect with AF Superpowers: Website  Instagram