Ep. 172: The Truth About Being “Cali Sober” w/ Adriana Cavallo

Ready to take your first step toward an alcohol-free life? During the month of May, you can join the Reboot & Refresh: 30 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge for $20 off with the code MAY20. Inside the challenge, you’ll get daily videos, daily emails, a printable workbook, and a mindset journal to help you build momentum and confidence in your alcohol-free journey.   Episode Summary: In this episode of the No More Wasted Days podcast, Sara sits down with sobriety content creator Adriana Cavallo for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, recovery, and what happens when you stop numbing yourself with alcohol and weed. Adriana shares her story of developing severe alcohol addiction while working in the restaurant industry, being hospitalized for liver failure at 30 years old, and the long road that followed after trying to moderate, becoming “Cali sober,” and eventually realizing she needed to become fully substance-free. In this episode, we discuss: What it’s like trying to quit drinking while working in the restaurant industry Why “special occasion drinking” slowly pulled Adriana back into alcohol The hidden struggles of being “Cali sober” Why weed became another form of escapism How boredom and stillness can actually become peaceful in sobriety The importance of sober community and support Why recovery doesn’t have to look perfect or extreme How both Sara and Adriana learned to finally feel comfortable in their own skin This episode is honest, emotional, funny, and incredibly relatable for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, weed, or escapism in general. You can follow Adriana on Instagram and TikTok at @theadgeofsobriety for more inspiration and support on your alcohol-free journey. Get through your next craving with this recording from Adriana - https://stan.store/TheAdgeofSobriety Links, Resources, and Sponsors: Adriana's "Sponsor in Your Pocket" recording: https://stan.store/TheAdgeofSobriety Join the 30 Day Challenge: https://nomorewasteddays.co/30-day-challenge/ Athletic Brewing: https://www.nomorewasteddays.co/athleticbrewing Upper Left Strength Co.: https://www.nomorewasteddays.co/upperleft   If this episode helped you, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it.   ***************************************   Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod   Follow Sara on Social Media: IG: @no_more_wasted_days TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days Facebook: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial