Alcohol Got You Stuck? Try the Sober Lush Lifestyle

Season of Stuck

In this episode of the Season of Stuck podcast host, Deanna deBara, discusses the concept of being a "sober lush" with authors Amanda Eyre Ward and Jardine Libaire. They share their personal journeys with alcohol and sobriety, and the inspiration behind their book "The Sober Lush: A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventurous, Soulful Life—Alcohol Free." The conversation delves into the misconceptions around sobriety and how embracing a sober lush lifestyle can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Tune in to learn about:

• The concept of being a "sober lush"
• Experiences with alcohol and sobriety
• The inspiration behind the book "Sober Lush: A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventurous, Soulful Life—Alcohol-Free"
• Misconceptions around sobriety
• How embracing the sober lush lifestyle can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life
• Deanna's personal experience with alcohol and getting unstuck
• Reflections on the fears and challenges of quitting alcohol
• Advice for navigating sobriety

Thoughts from the episode:

“That misconception that you can't quit…you don't have to keep going this way. You can change everything.” –Amanda Eyre Ward
About Jardine Libaire and Amanda Eyre Ward:

Jardine Libaire and Amanda Eyre Ward are celebrated authors, each with an impressive collection of books including Jardine’s White Fur and Here Kitty Kitty and Amanda's The Jetsetters, a New York Times bestseller, and the upcoming Lovers and Liars. They're also the co-authors of Sober Lush: A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventurous, Soulful Life—Alcohol Free which is a roadmap for people who want to create a sensual, lush, even hedonistic life just without a drink in their hand.
Connect with Jardine Libaire and Amanda Eyre Ward:

On the web:

Jardine’s website

Amanda’s website

On social media:

Jardine’s Instagram: @jardinelibaireprojects

Amanda’s Instagram: @amandaeyreward

X: @amandaeyreward

Books:

by Jardine Libaire
by Amanda Eyre Ward
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Chapters

1. Alcohol Got You Stuck? Try the Sober Lush Lifestyle (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:39)

3. Personal experience with alcohol (00:02:10)

4. Discussion of "Sober Lush" concept (00:08:56)

5. Authors' inspiration for "Sober Lush" (00:09:35)

6. Misconceptions around sobriety (00:12:21)

7. Defining "Sober Lush" (00:17:08)

8. Seeking sober connection (00:22:47)

9. The concept of disconnection (00:23:13)

10. Overcoming social anxiety (00:24:42)

11. Embracing the concept of vanishing (00:26:14)

12. The struggle with people-pleasing (00:27:07)

13. Discovering new experiences (00:31:04)

14. Hearing oneself and being present (00:32:16)

15. Transformative gifts of sobriety (00:35:29)

16. Freedom from shame and anxiety (00:37:01)

17. Realizing the transition from stuck to unstuck (00:40:35)

18. Advice for embracing a sober lush lifestyle (00:44:15)

19. Navigating stuckness (00:46:03)

20. Future self's advice (00:47:48)

21. Rapid Fire Q&A (00:49:07)