What 29 Years of Sobriety Teaches About Nervous System Healing

About this episode

Shelby and Lane Kennedy discuss the lessons learned from 29 years of sobriety and the importance of nervous system healing.

In this episode of Confident Sober Women, Shelby sits down with recovery advocate and mindfulness teacher Lane Kennedy for an honest conversation about long-term sobriety, nervous system regulation, and what it really takes to build a stable life after alcohol. Lane shares her journey of 29 years in recovery and reflects on the unexpected lessons that come with staying sober across decades. From early recovery to parenting, global travel, career shifts, and the challenges of navigating stress...

People in this episode

Host: Shelby

Guest: Lane Kennedy

Topics covered

• long-term sobriety
• nervous system regulation
• recovery journey
• mindfulness
• stress management

Keywords

• sobriety
• nervous system
• recovery
• mindfulness
• stress
• parenting
• global travel
• career shifts

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