I went Alcohol-Free for a Year. Here's what Changed. w/ Cortney Ostrosky
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode, I'm sharing my experience of hitting one full year alcohol-free.
Why I made the decision. What I thought it would be like. What actually happened. The surprises, the challenges, the lessons, and the unexpected.
This isn't a preachy "quit drinking" conversation. It's an honest reflection on choosing clarity, learning how to sit with discomfort, rebuilding trust with myself, and discovering who I am without numbing, escaping, or performing.
I talk about:
• My why and what led me to take a break from alcohol
• How my relationships, body, career, and nervous system all shifted for the better
• What surprised me the most
• Where I'm at now and how I approach alcohol today
• What this year taught me
If you've ever been sober curious, felt called to reset your relationship with alcohol, or wondered what's possible on the other side of clarity, this episode is for you.
No shame. No rules. Just truth, reflection, and an invitation to listen to what your body and soul are asking for.
Connect with Cortney
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
UNIQUE WAY INSTAGRAM
NEWSLETTER
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Upcoming Retreats:
Charleston Private Retreat (you pick the dates!)
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In this episode, I'm sharing my experience of hitting one full year alcohol-free. Why I made the decision. What I thought it would be like. What actually happened. The surprises, the challenges, the lessons, and the unexpected. This isn't a preachy "quit drinking" conversation. It's an honest reflection on choosing clarity, learning how to sit with discomfort, rebuilding trust with myself, and discovering who I am without numbing, escaping, or performing. I talk about: • My why and what led me to take a break from alcohol • How my relationships, body, career, and nervous system all shifted for the better • What surprised me the most • Where I'm at now and how I approach alcohol today • What this year taught me If you've ever been sober curious, felt called to reset your relationship with alcohol, or wondered what's possible on the other side of clarity, this episode is for you. No shame. No rules. Just truth, reflection, and an invitation to listen to what your body and soul are asking for. Connect with Cortney WEBSITE INSTAGRAM UNIQUE WAY INSTAGRAM NEWSLETTER _________________________________ Upcoming Retreats: Charleston Private Retreat (you pick the dates!)