Don’t Wait For Rock Bottom – Find a Softer Place to Land (Featuring My Therapist Mom!)

September 26, 2022

Meet Suzanne

Suzanne is the host of the popular sobriety podcast, The Sober Mom Life. Suzanne quit drinking more than 4 years ago and has found freedom from moderation, a message she proudly shares with the world. When she's not glamorizing sobriety, Suzanne enjoys spending her time with her 3 kids, her husband, and her dog, Georgia, all while reheating her coffee, until she eventually forgets it in the microwave.

My mom, Susan, is a therapist with a specialization in substance abuse, so I couldn’t think of any better to join us on the pod this week! In this episode, she shares why it is so important to employ a non-judgmental approach to recovery. 

In her personal life she’s always been a casual moderate drinker, but recently that’s changed. After learning from me about the negative effects that alcohol (even in small doses!) has on our brains, she had second thoughts. So, she has recently stopped drinking and has joined the sober mom life community. 

My mom has always been a great role model. I’m glad I was able to return the favor…

SOME REFERENCES DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW:

Is it Better to Drink a Little Alcohol than None at All?

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health Huberman Lab

BOOKS TO SUPPORT YOU IN EARLY SOBRIETY

This Naked Mind

Atomic Habits

Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025.

Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/book

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

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