Happiest Sober Podcast
Join Madeline Forrest as she discusses all things sobriety: the highs, the lows, the challenges, the gifts, the tools, the messy middle, and everything in between. Above all else, she's here to show you that life can be happiest when you're sober.
Episodes
In this week's episode, my mom and I have a very open and unfiltered discussion about navigating the pressure of the beauty standard at this time in our lives. I share openly about the pressure I've been putting on myself as my wedding day approaches later this year and why I want to let that go. We also talk about untangling our worth from the way we look, our thoughts on letting ourselves age, and working through struggl...
If you're on a sober journey but you still struggle with thoughts of romanticizing drinking, this episode is for you! In this TBT solo episode, I share ALL my tips and reframes to help you stop romanticizing alcohol in sobriety!
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This week, we're talking all about building new habits in sobriety, and taking advantage of neuroplasticity to rewire our brains! I chat about breaking the habit of drinking, replacing it with healthier coping mechanisms, AND how to use sober tools to our advantage when it comes to staying consistent with other habits in our lives.
In this episode, my mom and I chat all about how to navigate relationships with problematic drinkers in your life after getting sober. Maybe you have a parent, a partner, or close family member/friend who drinks problematically and it's difficult for you to be around them since getting sober. We talk candidly about our experiences with this and share advice on how to best support those struggling, and - most importantly - ...
This week, I'm expanding on last week's episode (answering the question "should I quit drinking?") by sharing my top favourite benefits of living life sober! This episode will give you a burst of inspiration and optimism for what's ahead on your sober journey.
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This episode is for anyone asking themselves the question: "should I quit drinking?" And if you're already on a sober journey, this will help connect you with your "why"!
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This week my sober sister Cassie returns to the podcast to share takeaways on celebrating her 3 year sober milestone! She talks about her journey, navigating feelings of anger in early sobriety, discovering authentic confidence, and letting go of the false belief that alcohol made her funnier.
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This week, I'm looking back on hosting my first ever sober group trip in Costa Rica, and why the experience was so life-changing for me and my sobriety.
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This week, I'm sitting down for a solo chat with my Happies! I share some takeaways from my journey so far of planning my wedding SOBER and I also share some thoughts and reminders about Dry January (based on my own experience doing a Dry January before I got sober for good).
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On this week's episode, my sober fiancé Eddie returns and we are answering listener questions! We cover topics like...
- The difference between being in a sober relationship versus one where alcohol is involved
- Our first impressions of each other
- Whether we will be serving alcohol at our wedding
- Our favourite things about sobriety
- Ideas for sober date nights
And lots more!
My mom joins me this week to chat in-depth about all of our intentions for our SOBER 2026 ahead! This truly just felt like having a coffee and a life chat with my mom and I came away feeling so inspired about the brand new year.
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This week I'm bringing you a pep talk and tips for celebrating New Year's Eve in sobriety - without any FOMO about drinking, and with a whole lot of intention and excitement for a brand new (sober!) year ahead.
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In this episode, my mom and I chat all about how to feel festive and celebratory without alcohol during the holidays, because (spoiler alert!) holidays get to feel even *more* joyful in sobriety. We also share tips and reminders for navigating the holidays if they aren't a happy time of year for you, or if you're still grieving alcohol and finding it extra difficult to stay sober at this time of year. We're cheering you on...
You might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and socially drained during the holiday season, and this week I'm sharing tips and reminders to help you stay sober through it all.
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One of the greatest challenges of getting sober is the fear of other people judging you for it. Maybe you're afraid of being labelled as an "alcoholic" or being viewed as the problem. Maybe you're navigating people telling you that you "weren't that bad" and to "just have one". Or maybe you're worried about people thinking you're a boring buzzkill now that you're no longer drinking with them. In this episode, my mom joins ...
The holiday season is upon us, and this month I'll be bringing you weekly episodes with tips on how to navigate different situations and obstacles that you might face in your sobriety over the holidays! This week I am chatting all about getting through your work holiday party sober. I share the story of when I blacked out at my work holiday party, and I share lots of tips to help you stay sober through yours this year!
In this episode, I'm joined by a very special guest: my fiancé, Eddie! He is over 3 years sober and in this episode he shares his sober story with us. We also chat about navigating hard feelings and anxiety in sobriety, facing fears, traveling sober, and so much more!
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This week, my mom and I are tackling the question: what if I got sober and I DON'T feel happy about it? In this conversation, we share perspectives and mindset shifts to help you discover the happiness that's available to all of us in sobriety!
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I celebrated my 5 year sober milestone this week!! And in this episode, I'm sharing my reflections and takeaways on 5 years of sobriety.
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This week, I'm bringing you a throwback podcast episode with my mom, where we chat all about how to navigate feeling like you no longer "belong" in sobriety.
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