This episode is deeply personal. I share my experience of losing my dad and the emotional fallout that followed, including what it has been like to navigate grief while staying sober.Grief can change everything. It can bring sadness, anger, exhaustion, loneliness, and emotions you weren't prepared for. And when you're sober, you experience those feelings without alcohol as an escape or a way to numb the pain.In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I share my story of loss and what grief has taught me about sobriety, emotional drinking, and staying present through painful seasons of life.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What losing my dad has been like and the emotional fallout that followedHow grief can affect your emotions, routines, and everyday lifeWhat it means to experience grief without using alcohol to numb the painWhy sobriety doesn't make painful experiences easier but allows you to be present for themHow grief has deepened my understanding of emotional sobriety and self-trustIf you're grieving a loss while navigating sobriety, you don't have to have it all figured out. Sometimes the first step is simply allowing yourself to feel what you're feeling without judging it or trying to make it disappear.Grab Your Free Gift:30 Day Calendar Day & Night RoutineReady for Support? Here Are 4 Ways to Work With Me:Stop Starting Over ProgramPerfect for the self-guided woman who wants a step-by-step roadmap to quit drinking, break the moderation cycle, and build a strong sober foundation at her own pace.Sobriety CircleFor the community girlie who thrives with accountability, connection, monthly coaching, and ongoing support from women who truly understand the journey. Use code "soberjuly" at checkout to save $10 off your first month.1:1 Sober CoachingFor the woman who wants personalized support, deeper transformation, and a customized plan to stop drinking, manage cravings, and build a sustainable alcohol-free life.The After (Emotional Sobriety Program) The next chapter after quitting drinking. Once you've built your sober foundation, it's time to do the deeper work—healing emotional patterns, rebuilding your identity, strengthening self-trust, regulating your nervous system, and creating a life where you no longer need alcohol to cope.Grab My Masterclass:Free access to my $47 masterclass when you leave an Apple review.Gain access to my Masterclass by submitting a review on iTunes. Email me at [email protected] with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock my Masterclass for free!Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, reviewing, and/or subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast.Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety CircleApply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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