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Welcome back to Season 5 of Sober'ish' Sparkle! In this powerful episode, I chat with the vibrant and courageous Michelle, a life coach, mum, and wellness advocate who’s been sober since October 2021. We explore how she moved from glamorising her wine o’clock to embracing a deeply fulfilling alcohol-free life – with honesty, vulnerability, and a whole lot of heart.

Michelle opens up about how a 90-day alcohol-free challenge became the turning point she needed. We talk about the myth of the “rock bottom”, the grey area of drinking, and how little, shitty days can pile up until you finally say, “enough is enough”. If you’ve ever woken up at 3am full of regret and anxiety, wondering how you’re going to get through another day, this episode is for you.

We also dig into:

• The role of community and connection in early sobriety
• Navigating social events, holidays and fitness culture alcohol-free
• The power of “playing it forward” to overcome cravings
• How alcohol can mask deeper issues like self-worth
• Why milestones like your first sober Christmas or birthday matter
• Redefining celebrations without champagne
• Modelling a healthier relationship with alcohol for our kids
• The importance of doing “the work” and finding your own toolkit

Michelle’s story is a beautiful reminder that sobriety isn’t about restriction – it’s about expansion. It’s about learning to trust yourself again, to break cycles, and to discover the version of you that doesn’t need booze to feel worthy, fun, or free.

Whether you’re sober, sober curious, or simply asking yourself “is this really working for me anymore?”, Michelle’s insight will help you feel seen and supported.

💛 Want more support? My 1-month course, Winter Warm-Up: Get Your Sober Sparkle is coming soon! Perfect for midlife women ready to feel clearer, lighter, and more energised – without the guilt. Join the waitlist via the link in the show notes or at belindastark.com.

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