Kari grew up in an alcoholic environment and drinking was apart of everything.

In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Kari shares her powerful journey from a challenging childhood in an alcoholic environment to achieving sobriety. Despite growing up surrounded by alcohol and undergoing various personal struggles, Kari recounts her battle with alcohol, the impact it had on her life, and how she managed to find the strength to quit drinking. She discusses her multiple relapses, the emotional challenges she faced, and the turning point that led her to dedicate herself to sobriety. This is Kari’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationKari on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kari.nautique/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:12 Carrie's Early Life in an Alcoholic Family01:21 Teenage Years and First Experiences with Alcohol02:32 Struggles with Alcohol and Personal Loss04:34 Modeling Career and Escalating Alcohol Use05:09 Toxic Relationships and a Suicide Attempt06:29 Moving to LA and the Party Lifestyle07:22 Realizations and the Beginning of Change11:35 Motherhood and Continued Struggles18:35 First Steps Towards Sobriety25:36 Introduction to AA and Seeking Help28:50 Struggles with Alcohol and Early Attempts at Sobriety29:22 Cutting Ties and Seeking Help30:11 Lockdown and the Nine-Month Sobriety Streak34:16 Relapse and the Battle with Temptation42:01 The Importance of Changing Environment and Community46:06 Finding Purpose Through Service and Sobriety48:20 Final Reflections and Moving Forward Sober Motivation Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/app/sober-motivation-app/id6759266291Sober Motivation Website: https://www.sobermotivation.comSupport the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivationContact me anytime: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.