Why Sobriety Is Just the Beginning of Healing

About this episode

Shelby John discusses her personal and professional growth, emphasizing that sobriety is just the beginning of healing for many women.

In this solo episode of Confident Sober Women, Shelby John returns after a period of personal and professional growth to share what’s evolving in her life, her work, and the direction of the podcast. Shelby opens up about a season of transition—navigating motherhood, major life changes, and expanding her therapy practice—while reflecting on how these experiences deepen her understanding of healing. She shares why sobriety, while powerful, is only the starting point for many women. This episod...

People in this episode

Host: Shelby John

Topics covered

• sobriety
• healing
• personal growth
• motherhood
• therapy
• life changes

Keywords

• sobriety
• healing
• personal growth
• motherhood
• therapy
• life changes

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