Amanda and Melissa get real about the identity shifts that come with sobriety.

Amanda shares how she avoided an identity crisis in early sobriety and opens up about a moment of self-sabotage that revealed her deeper insecurities. 

Melissa reflects on her former “party girl” persona and how sobriety brought her from chaos to control—and why that control wasn’t always healthy.

They also tackle the pressures of hustle culture, how sobriety uncovers hidden insecurities, and some key changes that allow them to thrive without alcohol.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why early sobriety feels like an identity crisis—and how to navigate it.

  
  



• How alcohol shapes your sense of self and what happens when you stop drinking.

  
  



• Why purpose and accountability are essential in the early stages of sobriety.

  
  



• How to break free from the romanticised “drinking identity.”

  
  



• The role of societal pressures in shaping post-sobriety struggles.

  
  



• Practical tips for self-care to prevent burnout and build a strong sober identity.

  
  

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