EP 44. Being a "Functional" Drinker & Hiding Behind it with Rachel Mack Martin

Can being too high-functioning actually keep you stuck in your drinking?In this episode, Kate sits down with Rachel Mack Martin, author of Functional: A High Performer’s Guide to Freedom from Alcohol, to talk about what it really means to look like you “have it all together” while quietly struggling with alcohol.Rachel, a director in financial services with an MBA and a life that appeared picture-perfect from the outside, opens up about how intelligence, success, and achievement can become tools of denial. Together, she and Kate unpack the hidden costs of being “functional,” why rock bottoms are overrated, and how letting go of perfection makes room for healing.In this episode, Kate and Rachel talk about:What it means to be a “functional drinker”Why intelligence can keep us stuck in denialThe myth of moderation and why it’s so seductiveHow Rachel’s 30-day break turned into 7 years of freedomNavigating relationships and social circles after quittingFinding support outside of traditional recovery pathsThe unexpected gifts of living alcohol-freeRachel’s story is proof that you don’t need to lose everything to change everything — and that being smart isn’t what saves you from addiction, it’s what helps you rewrite your story once you’re ready to see it clearly.Rachel Mack Martin is a director in financial services and holds an MBA, bringing an inquisitive mind to everything she does, including writing. Rachel lives in Minnesota with her husband and their three unpredictable cats. When not working or writing, you can find her drinking a strong cup of black coffee with at least one feline on her lap. Functional is her first book.Rewired Sober 1:1 Coaching Spots Are Open (But Fill Up Fast) Start anytime and get 3 months of guidance from Kate designed for women in sobriety. Book a discovery call to inquire: Connect with Kate @rewiredsober on all social media platforms:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rewiredsober/Email: [email protected] with Today's Guest: Rachel Mack MartinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_mack_martin/Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/5EUckcAMentioned in this episode:Rewired Sober Group Coaching Programhttps://kate-vitela.mykajabi.com/rewired-sober-coaching-program