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In this episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, Nadine sits down with Kristen Bear, founder of Creative Sobriety, for a powerful conversation about recovery, self-expression, and the creative rebirth that often follows getting sober.

Kristen opens up about her journey from the chaotic party scenes of LA and NYC to a spiritual awakening in February 2020 that marked the start of her alcohol-free life. She shares how the lockdown became a sacred period for healing—rediscovering hobbies, reconnecting with nature, and expressing herself through writing and creativity.

Together, Nadine and Kristen explore what it means to pursue a creative life in sobriety, moving beyond traditional recovery narratives, and empowering women to live authentically. Kristen also talks about her upcoming memoir, building her shipping-container tiny home, and the mission behind Creative Sobriety. A fun rapid-fire Q&A closes the episode with inspiration for anyone embracing a sober-curious or alcohol-free lifestyle.

Follow Kristen:
📸 Instagram: @creativesobriety
📝 Substack: https://kristenbear.substack.com/

Resources Mentioned

Book: Women Who Run With Wolves

Medium Article: Heroes of The Addiction Crisis: How Kristen Bear of Creative Sobriety Is Helping To Battle One of Our Most Serious Epidemics

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