Sober Vibes: Alcohol free lifestyle tips for long-term sobriety, whether you're sober curious or ready to quit drinking for good
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I’m Courtney Andersen, your host, a sober coach, author, and mom. I’ve been living an alcohol-free life since 8/18/2012. I know firsthand what it’s like to be a binge/grey area drinker, spending four years stuck in the moderation cycle before finally quitting for good.
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Sober Vibes: Alcohol free lifestyle tips for long-term sobriety, whether you're sober curious or ready to quit drinking for good
Being Judgmental in Recovery and Why It Happens & How to Work Through It
Welcome to Episode 100 of the Sober Vibes Podcast!
I’m so grateful you’re here. This community, this show, and these conversations exist because you keep showing up, and I’m honored to walk this sober journey with you.
In today’s episode, I’m talking about something a lot of people don’t want to admit out loud: being judgmental in recovery.
Yes, it happens. Yes, it’s normal. And yes, you will move through it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How judgment in recovery is actually part of the grieving process
• Why your feelings are valid and totally okay
• How to understand the difference between judging drinking culture and judging people
• Why this phase doesn’t last forever and what it’s trying to teach you
Healing is layered. Judgment is often just a disguise for protection, fear, or clarity.
Thank you for listening, for growing, and for being part of this community for 100 episodes. This podcast exists because of YOU, and I’m so grateful to keep going right alongside you.
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