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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 59 MIN

When the Sober Butterfly Gets Tired of Flying - Nadine's Story

from The Sober New Yorker · host Melissa McGovern

Nadine, known to many as The Sober Butterfly, is a proud New Yorker, educator, podcaster, and expert sober traveler who’s been living alcohol-free for over four years. Through her podcast and vibrant online presence, she inspires others to embrace sobriety as a path to freedom, exploration, and self-discovery.In this conversation, Nadine opens up with raw honesty about the realities of content creation, Instagram burnout, and a high-functioning depressive episode that reminded her—and all of us—that even in sobriety, mental health matters. Her vulnerability is a powerful reminder that taking breaks, slowing down, and honoring our well-being is not weakness—it’s self-respect.Folow Nadine on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.soberbutterfly/

Nadine, known to many as The Sober Butterfly, is a proud New Yorker, educator, podcaster, and expert sober traveler who’s been living alcohol-free for over four years. Through her podcast and vibrant online presence, she inspires others to embrace sobriety as a path to freedom, exploration, and self-discovery.In this conversation, Nadine opens up with raw honesty about the realities of content creation, Instagram burnout, and a high-functioning depressive episode that reminded her—and all of us—that even in sobriety, mental health matters. Her vulnerability is a powerful reminder that taking breaks, slowing down, and honoring our well-being is not weakness—it’s self-respect.Folow Nadine on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.soberbutterfly/

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