It’s the last week of Sober Curious, and Genevieve gets to sit down with Mary Tilson from Bali, Indonesia. Mary is an International Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Retreat Leader and certified Addiction Recovery Coach currently based in Bali, Indonesia. The creator of Sun & Moon Sober Living, Mary wanted to have an inclusive space for those who are sober and sober-curious to access support through online resources, training and free online community gatherings. Mary also hosts the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast featuring interviews with leading experts in the fields of Addiction Recovery, Mental Health and Holistic Wellbeing, and a variety of inspiring guests who are thriving in sobriety. Inspired by her own recovery journey and decision to get sober 8.5 years ago, which was the catalyst to profound transformation in all areas of her life, Mary’s aim is to normalize conversations about addiction, and highlight the bright side of sobriety, which is an empowering choice that everyone can benefit from.

This conversation covers the big picture of sobriety as Mary shares a lot of insight on the ups and downs of sobriety as well as the challenges that have come along with it. But with the challenges, just as her podcast focuses on the bright side of sober living, Mary also opens up about the gifts that sobriety has given her. Everything from the importance of community, silencing the external noise so we can go inwards, fighting the social pressure to drink, the honest effects of alcohol on our brain chemistry, and debunking the myth that “sobriety is boring”. 

For more resources and support in your own sobriety or navigation with your relationship with alcohol, check out @sunandmoon.soberliving and @marytilson where you’ll find free resources for Holistic Sober Living.

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