71 - The Middle Path: Finding Your Way Between Recovery, Community & Going Alcohol-Free

There’s more than one way to live alcohol-free — and in this episode we talk options.

If you’ve ever wondered “Do I need a recovery program? A coach? A community? Or can I figure this out my own way?” — this is the conversation you’ve been craving.

In this solo episode, I explore the full spectrum of support available when you dump the drink™ — from AA to self-led growth to the emerging “middle path” that blends mindfulness, connection, and freedom without rigidity.

Inspired by my recent interview with meditation teacher Rory Kinsella (Wise Monkey Way), we talk about:

-Why some people thrive in structured programs
-Why others walk a self-led path
-Why a growing number of us fall somewhere in the middle
-How meditation, accountability, and community can support ANY version of an alcohol-free life
-Why Undrunken™ was created as a home for all paths — without labels or rules

Whether you’re in recovery, curious, alcohol-free, or exploring mindful drinking, this episode gives you language, options, and validation for wherever you are right now.

Keywords: quit drinking, alcohol-free lifestyle, sober curious, mindful sobriety, recovery support, community, AA alternatives, meditation for sobriety, Undrunken podcast, Rory Kinsella, Wise Monkey Way