27 Sept 2026
Annie Cheever: Sobriety, Relapse & Finding Herself Again
What happens when you realize the life you’re living isn’t the life you want anymore?I sat down with Annie Cheever, founder of Preppy & Sober, for such an honest conversation about sobriety, relapse, motherhood, grief, OCD, and finding your way back to yourself.Annie shares what happened after years without alcohol, what relapse taught her, and why sobriety eventually had to become more than simply not drinking. We talked about rebuilding self-worth, reconnecting with who you are, and learning to make yourself a priority again.We also talk about her experience navigating a BRCA1 mutation and the preventative healthcare decisions that came with it, and why she created Preppy & Sober — the kind of community and support she wished she had during her own journey.This conversation isn’t about being perfect. It’s about what happens when you get lost, tell yourself the truth, and begin finding your way back.If you’ve ever had to start over — with sobriety, your health, a relationship, or simply with yourself — I think there’s something in Annie’s story that will stay with you.ABOUT ANNIEAnnie Cheever is the founder of Preppy & Sober, a sobriety-focused platform inspired by her own journey of choosing an alcohol-free life.Subscribe to I’m Too Busy! for more honest conversations about health, wellness, reinvention and the stories that shape CONNECT WITH ANNIEWebsite: www.preppysober.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acheev/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preppysober/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@preppysober Threads: https://www.threads.com/@preppysober CHAPTERS00:00 Cold Open: Questioning Alcohol00:33 Meet Annie Cheever01:43 Beginning Her Sobriety Journey05:48 BRCA1 and Preventive Healthcare Decisions13:46 Living With OCD17:07 Relapse and Putting Sobriety First19:55 Creating Preppy & Sober23:13 Getting Sober Without Losing Yourself28:51 Sober Curious and the Rock-Bottom Myth31:04 Relationships, Boundaries and Inner Work34:00 Why Women Need Better Recovery Support39:41 The 90-Day Reflection Practice45:18 Annie’s Vision for Preppy & Sober47:41 Rapid-Fire Questions and Self-Care57:16 Final Reflections and ClosingABOUT THE HOST: CHRISTINA FLACHChristina Flach is the host of I’m Too Busy!, where she leads inspiring conversations about personal growth, beauty, wellness, balance, creativity, and navigating a busy life.Connect with Christina: Instagram: @christinaflachmakeup Website: http://www.christinaflach.com ABOUT I’M TOO BUSY!I’m Too Busy! features inspiring interviews with beauty and wellness experts, changemakers, and compelling guests who share meaningful lessons about balance, personal growth, success, and living well in a busy world.PODCAST LINKSPodcast website: http://www.imtoobusytv.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@imtoobusypodcast WATCH MORE EPISODEShttps://youtu.be/Z1At4hQblK4 https://youtu.be/mKNCw9GgLzs https://youtu.be/A1yGZQCT3vE https://youtu.be/3ciX0S2ZIPM https://youtu.be/OLqU1HJHgOc https://youtu.be/7UJT6hhJWxE SUBSCRIBESubscribe for more honest conversations about personal growth, wellness, creativity, resilience, and navigating a busy life: https://www.youtube.com/@imtoobusypodcast What part of Annie’s story resonated most with you? Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments.DISCLAIMERThis episode presents the guest’s personal experiences and perspectives for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical, mental health, or substance-use treatment advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified professional.COPYRIGHT© 2026 I’m Too Busy! All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited.#SobrietyJourney #RelapseRecovery #soberliving #WomenInSobriety #imtoobusypodcast#christinaflach #SoberCurious #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealth #WomensWellness #PersonalGrowth #FindingYourself #PreppyAndSober #AnnieCheever
