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My guest today is Louie Bischoff. She is the founder of the SOBER Relationship Blueprint, online relationship coaching that helps people who are sober from drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, sex addiction, and learn to build, healthy, mature sober love relationships.
You can visit The Sober Relationship Blueprint website for more information.
Louie B opens up about her journey to sobriety and rebuilding her life after her divorce in 2011. This episode is packed with heartwarming insights and practical advice for anyone facing similar struggles.
Main Themes:
Louie wraps up by discussing her workbook “14 Days of Self-Love,” which focuses on building self-esteem and supportive relationships that offer encouragement and constructive feedback.
Louie’s Sobriety Journey:
After her divorce, Louie initially coped through alcohol until achieving sobriety in 2012.
She talks candidly about the challenges of motherhood and raising two sons while navigating her new sober life.
Sober Relationship Blueprint:
Louie introduces her framework focusing on Self-esteem, Openness, Boundaries, Evolving intimacies, and Readiness (S.O.B.E.R).
She emphasizes that sobriety is not just about quitting alcohol; it’s about personal growth and managing relationships effectively.
Real-life Stories and Challenges:
Louie shares relatable examples, like a woman struggling with deeper emotional issues despite long-term sobriety.
Reflecting on her own toxic marriage, she highlights the importance of rebuilding self-worth and understanding family dynamics.
Communication and Boundaries:
Louie discusses the importance of open communication, especially in dating, and encourages breaking preconceived notions about dating “types.”
The episode tackles the discomfort of direct communication, like confronting ghosting, and emphasizes that clear communication is kind.
Dealing with Social Dynamics Post-Sobriety:
Louie shares her experiences with ghosting and dishonesty, advocating for maturity and honesty.
She uses powerful analogies like changing the “dance” in relationships and the crab pot metaphor to illustrate maintaining personal boundaries amid resistance.
Personal Growth and Self-Love:
Louie talks about the importance of personal boundaries and the frustrations some feel with therapy’s effectiveness in boundary-setting.
She introduces the concept of five types of intimacy—sexual, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical—and encourages self-assessment.
Workbook Highlight:
Your Host – Shelly Drymon
My mission is to empower and inspire women to embrace their life transitions as opportunities for wellness, growth, and self-discovery and live their lives with clarity, purpose, and joy. Committed to honesty, integrity, and authenticity, I lead by example, showing that it’s never too late to live a life you love.
