Circle This

Sobriety, Self-Discovery & the Truth About "Fun" with Abby Calabrese

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Show Notes

In this episode, Dre sits down with influencer, speaker, and sober-living advocate Abby Calabrese to explore what happens when we stop numbing and start feeling.

What began as a 100-day challenge for Abby became a life-changing journey back to her truest self. Together, she and Dre unpack how our culture glorifies alcohol as a social glue, how "performing vulnerability" has replaced true emotional honesty, and how radical self-truth can set us free.

This episode invites listeners to look at their own attachments, whether to substances, screens, or stories and consider what might open up when we stop outsourcing our confidence and joy.

Tune in for a connected conversation about reclaiming authenticity, presence, and your power from the inside out. Follow Abby: @alcoholfreeabby Learn More At: https://www.abbycalabrese.com/

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