S3 Episode 014 Dawn Comolly (Sober Fish): Recovering Loudly … Swearing, Sobriety & Owning Your Story
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In the final episode of Season 3, Shell is joined by Dawn Comolly, better known as Sober Fish: writer, recovery advocate, and founder of one of the UK’s most vibrant online sobriety communities. Since giving up alcohol in 2016, Dawn has built a space that helps thousands of people swap hangovers and self-doubt for clarity, connection, and confidence always with her trademark honesty and humour.
Dawn shares her journey from teenage drinking and smoking, through years of exhaustion and toxic relationships, to the unexpected click moment that changed her life. Together, she and Shell explore:
- Why “one day at a time” really works in early sobriety
- How COVID shifted drinking habits and the long-term fallout still being felt today
- The hidden shame around alcohol, smoking, and sugar; and why freedom means answering to nothing
- Building self-respect, boundaries, and a life you don’t want to escape from
- Why authenticity, community, and even a healthy dose of swearing are essential in recovery
Dawn’s message is clear: sobriety isn’t dull or restrictive. It’s colourful, liberating, and full of possibility. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or questioning your relationship with drinking, this conversation is packed with truth, laughter, and practical wisdom from someone who’s been there and built something extraordinary from it.
CONNECT WITH DAWN :
https://www.soberfish.co.uk/
For more information on We Recover Loudly and to reach out for speaking engagements or support email [email protected]
@werecoverloudly
www.werecoverloudly.com
Chapters
1. Introduction and Season Recap (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Dawn Comolly: Sober Fish (00:01:35)
3. Dawn's Journey to Sobriety (00:02:23)
4. The Challenges of Early Sobriety (00:05:45)
5. Impact of COVID on Addiction (00:08:40)
6. Navigating Sobriety and Self-Discovery (00:17:37)
7. Authenticity in Sobriety (00:21:03)
8. Reflecting on Addiction and Sobriety (00:31:10)
9. The Impact of Labels in Recovery (00:32:18)
10. Smoking and Sobriety: A Personal Journey (00:33:20)
11. The Role of Community in Recovery (00:36:18)
12. The Freedom of Sobriety (00:38:10)
13. Making Amends and Self-Forgiveness (00:45:45)
14. Generational Shifts in Drinking Habits (00:50:10)
15. The Power of Asking for Help (00:55:44)
16. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:56:47)
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