The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst The Unexpected Gifts That Came From Quitting Alcohol | Suzanne Warye
Oct 2, 2025
Suzanne Warye, a sobriety influencer and host of The Sober Mom Life, shares her transformative journey of quitting alcohol. She discusses the unexpected gifts of sobriety, including healing from shame and anxiety. Suzanne emphasizes the dangers of moderation and the importance of community in recovery. She also offers practical daily habits that supported her transformation and highlights how sobriety helped her redefine self-worth and authentic friendships. Dive into her powerful insights on the myths of addiction and the beauty of living sober.
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Shame From Early Blackouts
- Suzanne Warye describes decades of shame from binge and blackout drinking that began in high school and peaked in college.
- That shame persisted into adulthood and shaped how she hid and managed her drinking until she quit at 39.
Blackout With A Newborn
- Suzanne recounts a blackout after her third child was three months old and waking with no memory of nursing him.
- That terrifying incident motivated her to stop drinking entirely on January 19, 2020.
You Don't Need A 'Rock Bottom'
- Suzanne explains the myth that you must hit a dramatic 'rock bottom' to deserve quitting.
- She argues the external litmus tests kept her trapped and quitting is personal, not validated by others.
