Alive AF: Lessons from 200 Episodes of The Sober Edge

This is a milestone moment — Episode 200 of The Sober Edge Podcast.

In this special solo episode, Teri reflects on more than four years of podcasting, hundreds of conversations, and one foundational truth that has shaped her work as a coach, speaker, and guide:

👉 There is a difference between becoming alcohol-free and living alcohol-free.

Teri shares her personal journey of stopping drinking at age 55, what she didn’t know at the beginning, and how the real transformation unfolded over time. She walks listeners through the stages of awareness, skill-building, nervous system regulation, identity change, and what it truly means to feel alive without alcohol.

Whether you’re just starting out, solidly alcohol-free, or somewhere in between, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and inspiration for the long game of living well — not just quitting.

In this episode, we explore:

Why stopping drinking is only the first phase
The difference between “becoming” and “living” alcohol-free
How tools, routines, and values evolve over time
Why discomfort is part of growth — not a sign you’re doing it wrong
What unconscious competence really feels like
How identity, relationships, and purpose change without alcohol
A heartfelt reflection on 200 episodes of The Sober Edge

🎉 Thank you for being part of this journey — whether this is your first episode or your 200th.

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