In this episode, Teri reconnects with returning guest Michelle Plante to explore what life looks like years after choosing an alcohol-free path. Rather than arriving at a destination, they discuss why recovery is really an ongoing process of discovery.
Together they explore:
- Why identity is something we continue to uncover—not something we finally achieve.
- How alcohol-free living creates space for creativity, curiosity, and play.
- Michelle’s unexpected journey into stand-up comedy and live storytelling.
- The courage to try new things before you’re good at them.
- Why “dabbling” may be one of the healthiest ways to grow.
- Building a life you don’t want to escape from.
- Navigating profound grief without alcohol after the loss of Michelle’s mother.
- The healing power of laughter, writing, and simply being witnessed.
- Why journaling doesn’t have to be perfect to change your life.
- How staying present allows us to experience both heartbreak and joy more deeply.
Whether you’re in your first month alcohol-free or many years into the journey, this conversation is an invitation to remain curious, keep evolving, and trust that your next chapter may be one you never saw coming.
Looking for our first episode together? You can listen in HERE
