Assessing Your Relationship with Alcohol: Sobriety, Boundaries and Mental Health w/ Kirsten Walker

EPISODE OVERVIEW: I interview Kirsten Walker, the Founder and Creator of Sober Brown Girls, a safe online community for sober-curious and sober women of color. During our conversation we talk about how Kirsten’s relationship with alcohol spiraled out of control, and after being unable to take her mom to a doctor’s appointment after a night of drinking, she decided to do something about it and quit in January of 2020.  We also talk about how alcohol is often used as coping mechanisms for untreated mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, the joys and challenges of sobriety, and so much more!In this episode we talk about:What started as an after work wind down activity, turned into an unhealthy relationship with alcohol that spiraled out of controlThe telltale signs of possibly having an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and the shame that comes along with itThe importance of taking a step back and assessing our behaviorsHow COVID caused a lot of people to relapse and binge drinkWhy it’s important to have constructive tools and activities to fill your time with after becoming soberThe importance and impact of talking openly and honestly about your mental health with your childrenHow in Kirsten’s search for a sober community, there were too few for Women of Color, which led her to create her blog and platform, Sober Brown GirlsWhat it means to be “Sober Curious”The importance of sharing your story as a means to help yourself and others…and so much more!ABOUT THE GUEST:Instagram WebsiteRESOURCES MENTIONED:Quit Like a WomanThis Naked Mind Tempest: Online Alcohol Recovery and Support to Quit DrinkingMore Than Curious - The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Early SobrietyJOIN THE SISTA CIRCLE COMMUNITYSubscribe to The Sista Circle Podcast:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherFollow The Sista Circle Podcast:IG: @thesistacirclepodcastFacebook: @thesistacirclepodcastYouTube: The Sista Circle Podcast  Subscribe to The Sista Circle Podcast Mailing List: HereBuy Me a Coffee (Support the Show): Here Support the show