In this episode of the Strong by Design podcast, host Jared Haley sits down with local business owner and health trainer Abby Clapper.
Abby is dedicated to helping people build sustainable fitness routines, lose weight, and feel strong in their bodies. With a passion for making fitness accessible and enjoyable, Abby combines expert knowledge with a real-life approach, encouraging clients to focus on strength, consistency, and confidence over quick fixes.
She also hosts the podcast ‘Talk Your Abs Off’ and shares insights on fitness, well-being, and mindset.
During their conversation, Abby opens up about her struggle with alcohol, and shares her story on her road to sobriety.
Not only does she share the spiritual implications of being a slave to alcohol, she also shares how her sobriety has transformed her mentally and physically as well. Take a listen and learn how a healthy relationship with alcohol can lead you to a life that is Strong by Design.
Time Stamps
00:52 – Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast!
01:44 – Meet today’s special guest, Abby Clapper
03:10 – Abby reflects on when she began drinking and the effects it had on her
12:02 – What Jared's parents instilled in him about responsibility and driving
13:33 – The lesson Abby took away from reading 'Quit Like a Woman'
16:50 – Abby unpacks the deeper consequences of alcohol over time
20:53 – The moment Abby realized something in her life had to change
22:24 – Can you guess how long Abby’s been sober?
28:27 – Does Abby’s faith in Jesus play a role in her sobriety?
30:33 – What the Bible says about drinking
34:45 – Helpful strategies Abby used to quit drinking
38:22 – Navigating relationships that make it harder to stay sober
41:52 – Abby introduces her podcast, Talk Your Abs Off, and what it's all about
43:24 – Please share, and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!
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