If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does sobriety feel so hard? Will it ever get easier?” – this is your episode. We sat down with three sober creators (Dave @djsobershorts , Ness @soberinlaketahoe , and Yliana @alcoholfreesoul ) who have walked through the hardest parts of early recovery and found what actually helps. Their honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom will remind you that sobriety doesn’t just get easier – it gets better.
In this episode:
- The surprising mindset shifts that make sobriety feel less overwhelming
- Daily habits that help you stay grounded when cravings hit
- Why support and community matter more than sheer willpower
- How to take sobriety one hour, one day at a time without getting lost in the “forever”
- The hidden gifts sobriety gives back once you stick with it long enough
This episode is for anyone asking themselves, “Can I really do this?” – the answer is yes, and here’s how.
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David Rushing changed his life just over 3 years ago by entering rehab. He uses community and fitness to fuel him daily. Dave’s a proud ambassador for @elevatedconduct. Each purchase made through them gives 10% to someone starting their recovery journey. Use his code:DJS10 and save 10 percent. Starting is hard, any help can elevate someone’s beginning.
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Yliana’s relationship with alcohol began at fifteen and escalated over decades—from weekend partying to daily wine consumption that reached dangerous levels. After failed attempts at moderation, her turning point came August 10, 2024, when she consumed multiple drinks despite planning not to. The next morning, she committed to sobriety and discovered Annie Grace’s “This Naked Mind,” which transformed her perspective. Today she chooses clarity over chaos, authenticity over numbness.
Vanessa, aka Ness, is a Recovering Alcoholic located in South Lake Tahoe (Bay Area transplant). She started drinking in elementary school, ex Master relapser. After a million failed attempts at trying to quit on her own, she reached out for help, which was the best thing she ever did. She’s been sober since 8/24/23. Learning how to live a life sober, with her sober fiancé & their 4 dogs.
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