Ep 66. Why you’re never too young to choose an alcohol-free life, with Madeline Forrest

In this week’s episode I’m chatting with sobriety hype girl and host of the Happiest Sober podcast, Madeline Forrest. Having made the decision to get sober at 27 years old, Maddy is now on a mission to inspire others to create an awesome alcohol-free life. Maddy is so full of energy and epitomizes the positive changes you can expect when you choose to live life sober. When she’s not running her online community, you’ll find her hosting sober retreats all around the world. This conversation was just like having a cuppa with your sober bestie so sit back and relax as we cover a range of topics including: What to expect on a sober retreat – 1:50 Enjoying concerts sober – 7:00 Growing up around alcoholism – 9:00 Hangxiety – 18:50 The honest truth that sobriety can be hard – 28:30 Getting sober in your twenties – 33:15 Sober dating – 37:33 The edge of your comfort zone – 45:23To see Madeline’s Behind The Smile photo, head to Ash’s website. You can follow Ash and Behind The Smile on IG here: @ashbutterss You can find Maddy using the links below:WEBSITE: www.happiestsober.com Instagram: @happiestsober Happiest Sober Podcast If you or someone you know if struggling with mental health or addiction, please reach out for support. Some support options include:•A healthcare professional•Alcoholics Anonymous•Lifeline or Beyond Blue (Australia)•CheckPoint (global)If you'd like to support the show you can "Buy Me A Coffee" by following the link below: YES I'D LOVE TO SUPPORT BEHIND THE SMILE PODCAST!⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.