Ep 54: Breaking Free from the Mommy Wine Culture: Hadley Sorensen's Journey to Sobriety

Today, on Living Big Mindfully we are talking alcohol, the Mommy Wine Culture, and deciding to say, “NO MORE!”.Hadley Sorensen is a wife, a mother, a runner, and an advocate for sobriety. She’s also written the book The Dirty Secret of Social Drinking.This is an honest, powerful - and at times - heartbreaking conversation - get ready to listen in and be inspired!Hadley takes a deep dive into her journey with alcohol. She is so honest about the culture, the struggle, the depression - and the shame she’s experienced. She tells us about;Her mental and physical health struggles The social pressuresThe challenges she endured related to alcohol use and deciding to quit. Hadley packs this episode full of hope and practical tips for quitting, working through triggers, setting boundaries with friends and family, and the importance of building a sober community.  Of course, Hadley it all up with some wise sage advice… You know, addiction is a topic that’s so close to my heart… The decision to quit, get, and stay sober is one of the hardest things we will do – especially in those early days… If you or a loved one is struggling please listen and share this episode with them. It might be just what they need to hear today!Remember, you can now find this episode and other episodes – with video - on YouTube. YouTube is a great place to subscribe, leave your questions, comments, and suggestions for topics and future guests. I do personally read & respond to everything😊Whether you’re listening for the first time or a regular – please know, I appreciate you, I support you, and I thank you for listening today! More about Hadley:Hadley Sorensen is a sobriety advocate and author of The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking: “Everything in Moderation” and Other BS. She talks about the benefits of eliminating alcohol, especially for women in middle age.Connect with Hadley @FB: https://www.facebook.com/HadleySorensenWellnessHypeGirl/IG: https://www.instagram.com/hadley_sorensen/Website:  https://www.hadleysorensen.comBook: The Dirty Truth: https://amzn.to/4fuv6KESend us Fan MailSupport the show👉 Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2217305/support✨ The Free Aging Better Toolkit : https://livingbigmindfully.com/aging-better💌 Join the Thrive & Shine newsletter: https://livingbigmindfully.com/thrive-%26-shineAn occasional, intentional letter with reflections, resources, in-person gatherings, speaking updates, and new episodes—designed to support you in living a longer, stronger, more intentional life.As I spend less time on social media, this is the best way to stay connected.Connect:Web: https://livingbigmindfully.com/Contact: https://livingbigmindfully.com/contactYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingBigMindfullyFB https://www.facebook.com/livingbigmindfully/IG: https://www.instagram.com/katechampionauthor/