This week, I sat down with Melissa McGovern, also known as The Sober New Yorker.

Melissa shares her incredibly raw and honest story of what it looks like to live in the “gray area” of drinking. No dramatic rock bottom, just a quiet knowing that something needed to change.

We talked about everything from the sneaky shame that lives in high-functioning drinking to the beauty of choosing yourself, one small decision at a time. Melissa’s story is proof that it’s never too late to reinvent your life - and that there’s so much life on the other side of saying “I’m done.”

She shares what helped her finally let go of alcohol, how her health transformed in just 11 weeks, and why her NYC life feels more vibrant and full now than ever before.

If you’re even a little sober curious, this is your sign to just take the next step. Let’s go.

Here are the highlights:

Melissa's Journey to Sobriety (5:15)

Turning Points and Personal Losses (31:27)

The Final Straw and Commitment to Sobriety (31:41)

Life in New York City as a Sober Person (37:03)

Spirituality and Personal Growth (42:51)

Advice for the Sober Curious (49:26)

Connect with Melissa:

https://www.instagram.com/thesobernewyorker/

https://thesobernewyorker.com/

https://open.spotify.com/show/65MnemaYeggxkRXoqWA7hn?si=7a41b99e6eb84c37

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