61. Lauren O’Hanlon’s Transformational Sobriety Journey

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lauren shares her journey from a party lifestyle to sobriety, exploring the impact of alcohol on health and relationships. Her first encounter with alcohol happened in eighth grade when she and a friend decided to sneak a sip of alcohol. Later, her curiosity led her to try beer at a concert with friends. Lauren explains how, once she got to college, drinking became a glorified social event, and she prided herself on how much alcohol she could handle.After leaving college, Lauren found herself surrounded by drinking culture while working at local bars. During her first pregnancy, she struggled to step away from alcohol and even found herself Googling how many glasses of wine could be consumed during pregnancy.Lauren’s turning point came after a difficult day with her kids and spouse when she drove to buy two champagne splits. As she planned to save one in her closet, she thought to herself, why can’t I go thirty days sober while others can?Lauren began pursuing sobriety by exploring different resources and coaching programs. After overcoming her own struggles with alcohol, she has dedicated her time to helping others do the same.Key takeaways from this episode:·       Impact of early alcohol exposure·       The rinse and repeat lifestyle of drinking·       Science behind alcohol addiction and mental health·       How sobriety improved Lauren's relationshipsConnect with LaurenInstagram: coachlaurenohanlonFacebook: Coach Lauren O’Hanlon Website: coachlaurenohanlon.com  Connect with AF Superpowers: Website  Instagram