Madeline Forrest
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.
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Episodes
#115 Staying Sober After the Pink Cloud Fades 28.01.2025 27:22
This week I'm sharing reminders to help you stay sober beyond the "pink cloud" phase of sobriety! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my newsletter for sober tips & inspo Watch my sober vlogs Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram ShopMy favourite things Shop my Amazon storefront If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can...
#114 A Coffee with my Sober Sister: Cassie's 2 Year Milestone, Dating Sober, & Reality TV 21.01.2025 59:10
My sister Cassie joins me on the podcast this week as she celebrates her 2-year sober milestone! We covered A LOT in this conversation - we chat about her sober journey so far, shifts she's noticed in her second year, romanticizing alcohol, dating sober, socializing sober, watching people drinking on reality tv, loneliness in sobriety, and friendships changing in sobriety. Join my community, the H...
#113 Reframing our Shame Stories in Sobriety 14.01.2025 34:17
This week, I'm sharing a recent experience that made me reflect on my drunk shame stories with a new perspective, and I'm bringing you a rebroadcast of a previous episode where I shared my tips on letting go of shame in sobriety. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Watch my sober vlogs Subscribe to my newsletter for sober tips & inspo Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram ShopMy favo...
#112 Getting Through Dry January 07.01.2025 30:38
This week I'm sharing my top tips for getting through Dry January, plus chatting about my sober NYE and what I learned from doing Dry January before I got sober. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Watch my sober vlogs Subscribe to my newsletter for sober tips & inspo Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram ShopMy favourite things Shop my Amazon storefront If my content has helped you...
#111 Starting off the New Year Sober & Our 2025 Intentions (feat. My Mom) 31.12.2024 53:11
My mom joins me for a chat this week about all of our intentions for 2025! This was such a great conversation that you don't want to miss, and it just might give you some inspiration for your year ahead! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Watch my sober vlogs Subscribe to my newsletter for sober tips & inspo Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram ShopMy favourite things Shop my Amazo...
#110 The Power of Atomic Habits in Sobriety 24.12.2024 35:57
This week I'm breaking down all my takeaways from "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, how I've put his tips for building new habits into practice, and how we can use the power of small habits to strengthen our sobriety. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Watch my sober vlogs Shop my sober mugs Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram for daily sober inspo If my cont...
#109 Q&A: My Mom and I Answer Your Questions (Part 2) 17.12.2024 45:16
You asked, we answered! My mom joins me for a Q&A episode this week where we're answering your questions! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Watch my sober vlogs Shop my sober mugs Subscribe to my newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee ! Thank you for supporting my podca...
#108 Q&A: My Mom and I Answer Your Questions (Part 1) 10.12.2024 45:32
You asked, we answered! My mom joins me for a Q&A episode this week where we're answering your questions! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Watch my sober vlogs Shop my sober mugs Subscribe to my newsletter Follow me on instagram If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee ! Thank you for supporting my podcast by support...
#107 Sober Tips for the Holiday Season 03.12.2024 25:28
This week, I'm sharing tips and a pep talk with you for getting through this holiday season without drinking! Watch my sober vlogs on Youtube Join my sober community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee ! Thank y...
#106 Practicing Gratitude in Sobriety (feat. My Mom) 26.11.2024 33:20
This week, my mom joins me for a chat all about the power of practicing gratitude in sobriety: how it can transform our lives, how it can help us through early sobriety, and how it we can use it to reframe our shame. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey...
#105 4 Years Sober Milestone Reflections 19.11.2024 37:12
I'm 4 years sober!!! This week as I celebrate my 4 years sober milestone, I'm sharing 4 things I've learned this year, 4 things I'm still working on, and 4 things I'm proud of. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Follow me on Instagram If my content has helped you on your sober journey, you can buy me a coffee! Thank you for supporting my conten...
#104 A Mental Health Check-In 12.11.2024 34:03
This week, I'm sharing about the mental health journey I've been on the past year and steps I'm taking to work through my anxiety. I also share my current routine that is helping me take care of my mental health. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on Instagram If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, yo...
#103 The Life-Changing Power of Sobriety (Compilation) 05.11.2024 40:51
This week, I'm bringing you a compilation episode of my guests on this podcast sharing about how sobriety has changed them and their lives. There's so much inspiration packed into this one, you don't want to miss it! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey...
#102 Sober Advice from my Guests (Compilation) 29.10.2024 36:54
I've had some incredible guests on this podcast, and there are a few questions I usually ask every single guest. One of them is: if someone is listening to this and they're struggling with their drinking, or they're in the early days of sobriety, what would you say to that person? I've received such incredible advice, wisdom, and encouragement from so many different guests answering that question,...
#101 Life's Happiest When We're Sober (feat. My Mom) Part 2 22.10.2024 42:22
This week I'm bringing you part 2 of my conversation with my mom all about the things that make us happiest to be sober! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee ! Thank you for supporting my podcas...
#100 Life's Happiest When We're Sober (feat. My Mom) Part 1 15.10.2024 38:43
It's our 100th episode (!!!) and my mom joined me to chat about ALL the things that make us happiest to be sober! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee ! Thank you for supporting my podcast by supporting my sponsor...
#99 Why Moderation Isn't Worth It (feat. My Mom) 08.10.2024 45:52
This week, my mom joins me for a chat all about our experiences with attempting moderation, why it doesn't work, and why giving up on moderation gives us the ultimate freedom! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter (it's free!) Shop my sober mugs Follow me on Instagram If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can...
#98 Give Yourself Permission to Slow Down 01.10.2024 22:00
If you struggle with feeling like you're never doing enough or you "should" always be productive, or you've been struggling with some exhaustion and lack of motivation since getting sober, this one is for you! I'm chatting all about the importance of rest and giving ourselves a break in this week's episode. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober m...
#97 Navigating Change & Letting Go of Control in Sobriety (feat. My Mom) 24.09.2024 45:35
I'm in a period of life right now where it feels like a lot of change is happening all at once, and my mom and I sat down to have a very honest conversation about all of it this week! We chat about dealing with change and loss, practicing acceptance, staying in the present moment (rather than living in the past or future), and letting go of the things we can't control. Join my community, the Happi...
#96 The Time I Was Accidentally Served Alcohol 17.09.2024 16:49
A couple years ago, I ordered a mocktail and the bar accidentally served me alcohol. I've had quite a few people reach out to me with similar stories recently, so I wanted to share how I processed this when it happened and my top tips now for staying extra diligent when ordering alcohol-free drinks. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Shop my sober mugs Foll...
#95 Celebrations in Sobriety (feat. My Mom) 10.09.2024 38:20
This week my mom and I are chatting all about how to navigate celebrating in sobriety! Alcohol and celebrations were SO intertwined for me when I first quit drinking, but now celebrations are always a moment of gratitude for my sobriety (and I have so much more fun this way!). We share all about our experiences with celebrations in sobriety and our top tips for navigating them in the early days. J...
#94 Sacked the Sauce: A Coffee with Saz 03.09.2024 51:15
This week I'm having coffee with Saz aka @sackedthesauce! Saz and I met in Toronto and became friends when she was first exploring sober curiosity, and she has now celebrated her 2 year sober milestone! We chat all about her sober journey, the impact of alcohol on our self-esteem and confidence (and how sobriety can turn that around!), the struggle of trying to make moderation work, and solo sober...
#93 My Mom Shares Her Sober Story (Rebroadcast) 27.08.2024 53:41
My mom Megan is over 40 years sober, and she shared her journey to sobriety in the very early episodes of this podcast! I often hear from you all that your favourite episodes are the ones with my mom (and they're mine too!) so I wanted to reshare this episode today for anyone who wants to learn more about my mom's story. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter F...
#92 My Top Challenges of Early Sobriety & How I Overcame Them 20.08.2024 40:31
This week I'm sharing the biggest challenges I faced in early sobriety and the reframes and mindset shifts that helped me overcome them. Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on Instagram Shop my sober mugs If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee ! Thanks for supporting my podcast...
#91 Dealing with Feeling Left Out in Sobriety 13.08.2024 27:29
In this week's episode, I chat about my own experience with navigating feeling left out in early sobriety and share my top tips for anyone who is currently struggling with those feelings! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Follow me on instagram @happiestsober If my content has helped you on your sober journey and you'd like to support my work, you can buy...
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