Weed Is Addictive, Sober Dating, and the Sober X-Factor with NYC's Dating Guru Lindsey Metselaar

Is dating hard in sobriety? Should a sober person only date another sober person? Why is marijuana so fucking strong now? In this episode, we deep-dive into the world of modern relationships with a sober lens alongside Lindsey Metselaar, the dynamic host of the hit dating podcast "We Met At Acme." An early pioneer in podcasting, Lindsey's journey began unexpectedly in 2017 after a heartbreaking breakup on her birthday led to a candid conversation with a friend about the trials and tribulations of love. This conversation sparked the creation of her now popular podcast, where she shares her experiences and invites experts to explore the complex landscape of modern romance. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, motherhood, and a prolific talent for matchmaking, Lindsey is also sober. She has openly shared her personal struggles with addiction on her podcast, detailing her journey to sobriety from marijuana and an unhealthy love affair with Tequila. All things love, dating and sobriety, we get into a host of topics, including: - Lindsey's eye-opening journey from trying to be the “cool stoner girl” to realizing she was an anxious, self-medicating young woman in need of sobriety. - Sober dating: navigating relationships without alcohol. - Challenges of sober dating, dating “normies” (non-sober people) and the double standard for sober men. - Being young and sober in a culture that glorifies drinking and partying. - The rise of marijuana, “magic” mushrooms, and the growing popularity of casual non-alcoholic drug use. - Marijuana is not your parents “gateway drug” anymore. - Zac’s candid experiences with dating in sobriety Please join in and listen or watch our conversation with Lindsey Metselaar, a seasoned podcast vet and unofficial New York dating guru on modern love. Connect with Zac https://www.instagram.com/zwclark/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-c-746b96254/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zacwclark https://www.strava.com/athletes/55697553 https://twitter.com/zacwclark If you or anyone you know is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact Release: (914) 588-6564 releaserecovery.com @releaserecovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices