[Unobstructed Issue No. 061]
In this episode, Rachael and I continue the conversation we started last week.
Sometimes staying sober means saying no to the invite.
This one’s not about quitting so much as it’s about the stuff that happens once you do. Like, after you’ve made a decision to stop drinking… but people keep asking why.
We talk about the new realities of sobriety and work life: from happy hour and ordering dinner to wondering if kombucha or tiramisu counts.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or looking for resources to help get sober, aa.org is a place you can visit to learn more about getting support.
The Unobstructed Podcast: Episode 13
This is Part 2 of our conversation on sobriety in the workplace.
Not the rock-bottom version… just a chit chat to sift through the subtle stuff that changes when you become someone different. At home and at work.
Rachael and I talk through what it looks like to get and stay sober before you’re ready to be a bit more public about it. Because you still want to be included, but know in your gut you won’t be. And getting sober can feel like handing in your VIP pass before being shown to your new place on the other side of the door.
Can’t forget about the second-guessing.
And the loss of old relationships.
So we talk about:
How networking runs on alcohol.
Why menu selections start to feel like the SATs.
The social tax of explaining why you’re not drinking… again.
Defending your professional reputation in a now mismatched culture.
This episode is less about alcohol and more about identity.
More about rebuilding and less about recovery.
Give it a listen. Then let us know what you think. You can also get it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
onward.
-dmac
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