Rachel Hechtman (@soberincentralpark) joins us to get real about what it’s like to grow up with ADHD, navigate the drinking culture in college, and make the life-changing decision to get sober. She shares how her addiction began at just 14, how blackouts and burnout became her norm at Dartmouth, and what finally pushed her to stop drinking for good. Now over three years sober, Rachel opens up about the physical, emotional, and spiritual changes she’s experienced, the power of therapy, and how sobriety led her to launch her own coaching business, partner with non-alcoholic brands, and co-create NYC’s newest sober bar, Softbar.

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Whether you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol or just curious about what life looks like on the other side, this episode is raw, relatable, and filled with truth.

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