Livin on the El-Ledge: Why Do Functioning Alcoholics Get a Pass?

It’s another Livin on the El-Ledge week — the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast! In this episode, my sister Kimberly Elledge and I dive deep into a big question: Why do functioning alcoholics and addicts get a pass?We unpack what it really means to be “high-functioning,” how society often overlooks addiction when it’s masked by success or stability, and how those same patterns can keep people stuck for years. This conversation is honest, raw, and full of the real talk that’s needed when it comes to understanding the layers of addiction and recovery.Just because someone “seems fine” doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling. Sobriety is about healing what the world can’t always see.Thank you for tuning in. We hope this episode helps you look at addiction and recovery through a more compassionate lens.Thank you to our Sponsors!ORGANIFI! Click here to shop supplements and save 20% on all items at checkout using code "sobervibes" Greens and Gold are a must.*The LIVED app is no longer in service. Please see the Sobreity Circle below for help in your sober journey.To Connect with Courtney:Instagram 30 Day Sober Not Boring Calendar The Ultimate Guide to Sobriety*The Sober Focus program is retired. Please see below the updated programs and resources to help you quit drinking alcohol and emotional sobriety support.To Connect with Kimberly:Instagram🎧 Hosted by Courtney Andersen — Sober Coach, Author of Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and Founder of the Sober Vibes community.👉 For more support, 1:1 Sobriety Coaching, and additional resources, visit courtneyrecovered.com or join my membership, Sobriety Circle, for meetings, workshops, and a supportive community of women living alcohol-free.Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety CircleApply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book