Sobriety is one of the most rewarding experiences, but it's not always easy. Sometimes it can take years to achieve wholeheartedly.
I'm Julie, and I've been sober since Dec 31st 2018. Since going sober, I've been curious to learn from others who have made this shift in their lives, and how sobriety has impacted their journey.
If you are curious about sobriety and/or recovery, whether you are sober or not, join me as I interview some of the people I've met along my sober journey.
Jessica Esfandiary is a dynamic writer, speaker, and podcast host whose expertise lies in the realm of open relationships and how the principles of these types of connections can be applied to everyday life. With a background in personal development and coaching, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge to her captivating presentations, challenging audiences to reexamine their beliefs and search for their purpose. Her frank candor and relatability have won her a devoted following, and her insights into love, connection, and non-monogamy are sure to inspire and enlighten anyone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.
In this episode, we have a conversation about her relationship with alcohol, how she made the decision to stop drinking, and the many reasons why she intends to stay on the sober path.
18 May 2023
Becca’s story
Rebecca Smith struggled with substance abuse throughout her teenage years into young adulthood. A few years ago, after hitting many rock bottoms, she made the decision to transition to a sober lifestyle. Since then, after choosing to follow her heart, she has blossomed into such a kind and empathetic version of herself, and has built a life she is finally proud to live, with the help of her amazing community and the absence of alcohol.
She is passionate about creative projects, self expression, self compassion and mental health advocacy.
Professionally, she is a freelance bridal and special events makeup artist, a skin care professional and is the sole maker and creator of a small business making macrame fibre art.
Listen to her journey to get inspired and learn what tools worked best for her.
4 May 2023
Luc’s story
Luc Zoratto aka @Marathon2Sobriety is marathoner and alcohol-free life coach, based in Toronto, who struggled with substance abuse for 15 years.
Now sober for 6 year, his personal mission is to promote a growth mindset that challenges the idea that hard work and alcohol go hand in hand. As a running enthusiast, he champions alternative ways to enjoy life and achieve personal growth without alcohol.
Tune in to hear his unique and inspiring journey!
20 Apr 2023
Daniela’s story
Daniela Tudor is a social impact entrepreneur and the creator of the WEconnect platform. WEconnect is guided by Daniela’s core mission: using the vast potential of technology to connect people and communities for physical, mental and spiritual health.
She is also a creative soul, in the last 5 years growing her music career as a DJ/Producer. She has been sober for almost 9 years. Tune in to discover her unique and inspiring story, and how sobriety/recovery tremendously impacted her life, in such a beautiful way.
6 Apr 2023
Jaime’s story
Jaime Moar is a multi-faceted entrepreneur. She co-owns a marina with her dad, a yoga studio with her friend, and is a solopreneur with her own personal yoga and coaching business.
Jaime's life took a slight pivot in July of 2022 when she was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma. Since then she has revisited both her relationship with food and alcohol in a really positive way.
23 Mar 2023
Jennifer’s story
Jennifer Atoapoma is a Barre and yoga instructor in Montreal.
After leaving a 4 year unhealthy relationship, she began to study holistic practices to heal her body. After 2 years of being sober and focusing on her health, Jennifer has found so much peace within which allowed her to connect with her feminine energy.
She now strives to empower other women to do the same through programs and retreats that she's co-creating with her partner and her soul sister.
Tune in to hear her journey through addiction, sobriety, and healing her beautiful self.
9 Mar 2023
Barbara's story
Barbara Lima is such an inspiring woman! She is the founder, editor in chief, creative director of the Weave, which is a magazine about human and planetary regeneration.
She’s been sober for a little over 2 years.
Tune in to hear her journey of healing trama, breaking cultural patterns, and finding self-love.
23 Feb 2023
Eric's story
Eric Urbiztondo is such an inspiration to many people in the recovery/sobriety community. He works in film and tv as an actor and a writer, in Los Angeles, California. He's been sober for almost 9 years. 'The fact that space doesn't have walls is both terrifying and liberating to me, and I equate that to possibilities.There are truly no limits to one's potential.' Eric Urbiztondo You can find him on Instagram: Hucklebear_E
9 Feb 2023
Nancy's story
Nancy Zagbayou is Founder of The Yogini Nancy. She is an entrepreneur and a McGill Law Faculty graduate. Nancy is a proud member of the Hoodstock team, where she serves both on the Board of Directors and in the Justice Hoodistique Project, a restorative justice project by and for the Black Community. She has been sober for 3.5 wonderful years.
26 Jan 2023
Jen's story
Jennifer Kruidbos is a dear friend who had quite an impact on my sober journey. She is the one who inspired me to take my first year off alcohol and recreational drugs. Jen doesn't see herself as an alcoholic, and still had a strong desire to stop consumming. In this episode, you'll learn her motive for becoming sober and what sobriety/recovery looks like for her. Jen is a transformational coach who helps heart centered entrepreneurs grow their businesses while keeping their humanity, joy, and pleasure in tact. You can find her @jenkruidbos on IG, Tiktok and Twitter.
12 Jan 2023
Myles' story
Myles Sexton is a Creative Director, Stylist, Makeup Artist, HIV/AIDS and Sobriety Activist, and Queer Fashion Nomad, based in Toronto. In this episode, you'll discover their journey through addiction, what their rock bottom was, and the tools they used to become and stay sober.
29 Dec 2022
Ginger's story
Ginger Banks is an advocate for Sex workers who has been in the adult entertainment industry for 14 years. She’s been sober from alcohol for almost 7 years and loves to talk about her journey healing from PTSD and getting sober. Warning: In this episode, we talk about allowing certain substances in, this type of sobriety does not work for everyone. Please be advised.
15 Dec 2022
Stacy’s story
Stacy struggled with addiction most of her adult life, but after one particularly illuminating event, realized her dearest relationships were struggling as a result. She now has been sober for 6 years, and says it was the best decision she ever made. Her focus these days is on her well-being, career, and her daughter and loving partner. In this powerful episode, Stacy shares her path to sobriety and the methods she explored including AA meetings and cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as other tools to get, and stay, sober.
Trigger warning, this episode discusses suicide. Please take care while listening.
1 Dec 2022
Joey’s story
Joey Joyful is a coach who is on a mission to help others manage their habits using different modalities that have helped him in the past. Hypnosis, meditation, NLP, embodiment techniques such as conscious breathing and actorcize leadership, as well as microdosing plant medicine and gratitude journaling. An eternal curious, he loves to learn and share what works in all matters health and wellness.
You can find Joey:
IG @imjoeyjoyful
FB Joey Joyful
www.joeyjoyful.com (http://www.joeyjoyful.com)
https://linktr.ee/joeyjoyful
17 Nov 2022
Johnny's story
This is the story of one of my closest friends. Johnny Reyes, aka REŸES, has had such an impact on my sober journey. He is a DJ, Producer and Composer. He entered recovery on 1-18-18 and shortly after began supporting other addicts. As a member of Musicares, he makes it a mission in life to help support the mental health and sobriety of musicians and anyone who's struggling with these issues.
1 Nov 2022
Julie's story
In this first episode, you'll discover why I created this podcast and hear about my addiction and sobriety journey.
31 Oct 2022
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