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In this reflective and relatable episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina shares how sobriety has completely transformed the way she travels — both solo and with groups.

Celebrating over three years sober since 2021, Nadine opens up about discovering new layers of her personality through travel, including realizing she’s both introverted and extroverted depending on the environment. She breaks down two recent trips that couldn’t have been more different: a solo sober trip to El Salvador and a group trip to Art Basel in Miami.

Through honest storytelling, Nadine explores why solo travel can be deeply empowering and grounding in sobriety, offering freedom, clarity, and self-discovery. She also dives into the realities of sober group travel — from meaningful connection to unexpected tension — including a candid story about navigating conflict with a “birthday girl” during the Miami trip.

This episode is packed with practical tips for traveling sober, especially if you’re the only non-drinker in the group. Nadine shares strategies like separating checks, avoiding alcohol-related expenses, finding quiet moments to recharge, and setting realistic expectations to protect your peace while traveling.

Whether you’re sober-curious, newly sober, or years into your alcohol-free journey, this episode offers reassurance, humor, and actionable advice for navigating travel — and relationships — without alcohol.

✨ Plus, Nadine teases an upcoming fan-favorite episode: 2025 Sober Wrapped.

🔑 Topics Covered

• Life in sobriety since 2021
• Solo travel vs. group travel while sober
• Traveling sober in El Salvador
• Art Basel Miami trip reflections
• Navigating group dynamics without alcohol
• Managing conflict and expectations in sobriety
• Introvert vs. extrovert energy in sober life
• Tips for sober travelers
• Protecting your peace on group trips

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In this powerful episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina sits down with Ash Meredith, an Australian mum, fitness creator, and wellness influencer whose life has radically transformed since quitting alcohol. Ash opens up about her struggles with body image, disordered eating, food noise, emotional drinking, and the constant pressure to “look healthy” while feeling anything but.

Ash shares how alcohol quietly affected her digestion, metabolism, mental health, sleep, self-talk, and relationship with food—and how removing it helped her finally feel connected to her body in a healthy, nourishing way. Her journey offers an honest look at what sustainable wellness really means, far beyond diets or trends.

Listeners will learn:
✨ How alcohol impacts food cravings, stress, bloating, and body composition
✨ What “food noise” actually is & how to quiet it
✨ Simple, science-backed health habits for more energy
✨ The morning routine that changed Ash’s life
✨ Why nourishing breakfasts matter for hormone balance
✨ Tips for better digestion, sleep, and mindful eating
✨ How sobriety can unlock true self-optimization
✨ Practical ideas for navigating social drinking pressure
✨ How to build wellness habits that last (even as a busy mum)

Whether you're sober-curious, working on your wellness, or trying to heal your relationship with food and body image, Ash’s story is empowering, relatable, and full of actionable nuggets you can start using today.

Connect with Ash on Instagram @ashmeredith11 https://www.instagram.com/ashmeredith11/

Connect with Nadine on Instagram @the.soberbutterfly https://www.instagram.com/the.soberbutterfly/?hl=en

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In this powerful episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, Nadine sits down with Bryan Power to explore how attachment styles, childhood wounds, emotional triggers, and deep inner work can transform relationships from the inside out.

Bryan shares his remarkable journey—from a sudden breakup and restraining order to rebuilding a healthier, stronger marriage through self-awareness and integrated attachment theory. Together, they unpack the six pillars of emotional healing inspired by Thais Gibson’s work: core wounds, needs, emotions, boundaries, communication, and behaviors.

This episode offers actionable tools for anyone navigating relationship challenges, breaking toxic patterns, or healing from trauma. Whether you’re partnered, single, or somewhere in between, Bryan’s story is a reminder that change is possible—and love can be rebuilt when we learn to understand ourselves.

Resources Mentioned:
📌 Book a Free 60-Minute Relationship Strategy Call with Bryan:
https://www.myrelationshipfail.com/

📌 Mel Robbins x Thais Gibson Episode:
“Why Do I Love the Way That I Love: The 4 Attachment Styles Explained”

📌 Follow Bryan on Social Media:
Instagram: @myrelationshipfail

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