Grief, Sobriety, and Finding Love Again – Nicky Wake’s Story

About this episode

Nicky Wake shares her journey of transforming grief and loss into a mission to help others find love and connection after bereavement.

After losing her husband in March 2020, Nicky Wake transformed her personal journey through grief, loss, and alcohol-free reinvention into a mission to help others find love and connection. On Sober is Dope , Nicky shares how she created platforms like Chapter 2 Dating (for widows and widowers ready for love), SoberLove (a dating app for those choosing alcohol-free relationships), and WidowsFire , which explores intimacy and desire after bereavement. Nicky’s story is a powerful testament to how we can turn pain into purpose and build meaningful connections, even after unimaginable loss. Highlights Facing grief head-on and rebuilding a life after loss Why sobriety became a turning point on her healing journey Launching multiple platforms to help others find love and connection Coping with loneliness and the stigma around grief and dating How Nicky continues to inspire others through advocacy and community

People in this episode

Guest: Nicky Wake

Topics covered

• grief
• sobriety
• love
• connection
• dating
• advocacy

Keywords

• Chapter 2 Dating
• SoberLove
• WidowsFire
• alcohol-free relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Products: SoberLove, Chapter 2 Dating, WidowsFire

Books & works: Sober is Dope

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