Navigating Sober Dating in Your 30s: Insights and Advice
04/17/24 • 23 min
In this solo episode of the Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina shares her personal experiences and insights on navigating the dating scene as a sober girly in her thirties. Having taken a break from dating on her therapist's advice, Nadine discusses her return to dating, the importance of honesty about sobriety, and the challenges and nuances of dating without alcohol. She offers tips on disclosing sober status, choosing sober-friendly date activities, and maintaining confidence in one's sobriety. Additionally, Nadine emphasizes the significance of focusing on connection rather than alcohol-induced interactions.
00:00 Welcome to the Sober Butterfly Podcast
00:12 Navigating the Dating Scene as a Sober Individual
00:24 Reflecting on Past Relationships and Sobriety
01:45 The Journey Back to Dating Post-Breakup
05:16 Tips for Sober Dating: Honesty, Confidence, and Connection
07:38 Navigating First Dates and Disclosing Sobriety
15:10 Embracing Confidence in Sobriety During Dating
18:35 Focusing on Connection and Clarity in Sober Dating
23:18 Conclusion and Encouragement for Sober Dating
The episode also includes a sponsored segment promoting a non-alcoholic beverage brand, Moment, highlighting its health benefits and commitment to mental health causes.
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In this solo episode of the Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine Mulvina shares her personal experiences and insights on navigating the dating scene as a sober girly in her thirties. Having taken a break from dating on her therapist's advice, Nadine discusses her return to dating, the importance of honesty about sobriety, and the challenges and nuances of dating without alcohol. She offers tips on disclosing sober status, choosing sober-friendly date activities, and maintaining confidence in one's sobriety. Additionally, Nadine emphasizes the significance of focusing on connection rather than alcohol-induced interactions.
00:00 Welcome to the Sober Butterfly Podcast
00:12 Navigating the Dating Scene as a Sober Individual
00:24 Reflecting on Past Relationships and Sobriety
01:45 The Journey Back to Dating Post-Breakup
05:16 Tips for Sober Dating: Honesty, Confidence, and Connection
07:38 Navigating First Dates and Disclosing Sobriety
15:10 Embracing Confidence in Sobriety During Dating
18:35 Focusing on Connection and Clarity in Sober Dating
23:18 Conclusion and Encouragement for Sober Dating
The episode also includes a sponsored segment promoting a non-alcoholic beverage brand, Moment, highlighting its health benefits and commitment to mental health causes.
Use TSB23 for 18% your order.
Audible
Free Month of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/tsb24Use TSB24 for free month
Connect with Nadine:
- Follow on IG: @the.soberbutterfly @soberbutterflypodcast
- Follow on TikTok @the.soberbutterfly
- Subscribe to YouTube channel
- Subscribe to our monthly newsletter, https://thesoberbutterfly.com/
Tune in to The Sober Butterfly podcast for more inspiring conversations and stories of transformation on the journey to sobriety. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a five-star review!
Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.
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Humor Heals: Elaine Williams on Comedy and Recovery
In this episode of the Sober Butterfly podcast, host Nadine welcomes guest Elaine Williams to discuss the significant role humor plays in the journey of recovery from alcohol addiction. Elaine shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction, including the challenges she faced growing up in a dysfunctional family, dealing with substance abuse, and ultimately finding sobriety. Elaine emphasizes the importance of humor as a tool for dealing with life's challenges and maintaining sobriety.
The conversation covers various topics, including the misconceptions about sobriety being boring, the transformative power of humor in recovery, and practical tips for incorporating comedy into the sober lifestyle. Elaine also shares her experiences of using her comedic talent to support and uplift others, encouraging listeners to embrace comedy as a means of empowerment and connection. The episode concludes with Elaine offering advice to those struggling with sobriety and highlighting the value of external support and professional help in addition to peer support groups like AA.
00:00 Welcome to the Sober Butterfly Podcast
00:13 The Power of Humor in Recovery
02:39 Elaine's Journey: From Early Struggles to Sobriety
14:10 Finding Healing and Purpose Through Comedy
19:39 The Transformative Power of Acting and Speaking Out
23:59 The Power of Moment: A Refreshing Partner
25:46 Unlocking Humor in Sobriety
25:46 Exploring the Connection Between Sobriety and Humor
27:10 Embracing the Comedic Mindset
28:41 The Transformative Journey of Sobriety
30:07 Becoming the CFO of Your Life in Sobriety
36:30 Navigating Sobriety Through Travel
40:22 Harnessing Humor as a Tool for Healing
40:55 Cultivating Comedy in Your Sober Journey
47:54 Finding Support and Embracing Change
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Connect with Elaine
- Follow on IG: @elainewilliamsfun
- Elaine's Latest Book: Power of Community: Courage, Compassion, & Collaboration Leads to Success. Available on Amazon
- Website: https://captivatethecrowd.com/
Connect with Nadine:
- Follow on IG: @the.soberbutterfly @soberbutterflypodcast
- Follow on TikTok @the.soberbutterfly
- Subscribe to YouTube channel
- Subscribe to our monthly newsletter, https://thesoberbutterfly.com/
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Tune in to The Sober Butterfly podcast for more inspiring conversations and stories of transformation on the journey to sobriety. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a five-star review!
Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.
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Summer Glow Up: Tips for the Ultimate Transformation
In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, Nadine discusses tips and tricks for achieving a summer glow up. Covering topics such as physical well-being through nutrition, and exercise, Nadine shares her personal goals and strategies. She also delves into skincare and emotional well-being, emphasizing the importance of journaling and surrounding oneself with positive influences.
The episode features a sponsor segment from Jolie, promoting their filtered showerhead for healthier skin and hair.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:10 The Summer Glow Up: It's Not Too Late!
01:35 Physical Well-being: The Foundation of a Glow Up
04:09 Nutrition: The Key to Sustainable Weight Loss
10:45 Exercise: Finding a Routine You Love
16:07 Skincare: Lessons from Personal Experience
19:04 Personalized Skincare Routine
20:18 Hydration Tips for Glowing Skin
21:08 The Importance of a Skincare Routine
21:42 The Benefits of Monthly Facials
22:18 Introducing Our Sponsor: Jolie
22:42 Emotional Well-being: Journaling
26:03 Self-Care Priorities
27:09 Building Positive Connections
29:30 Mental Well-being and Goal Setting
37:07 Sober Summer: Enhancing Your Glow Up
38:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services refereed to in this episode.
The Sober Butterfly Podcast - Navigating Sober Dating in Your 30s: Insights and Advice
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Hello, hello, and welcome to the Sober Butterfly Podcast, where we embrace living our very best lives without alcohol. My name is Nadine Mulvina. And in this week's solo episode, we are talking all about how to navigate the dating scene as a sober girly. I've been wanting to do this episode for a while. So if you've been following me or if you've been listening to the show for a while, you may know that I was in a relationship for about six months in 2023. And then pr
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