Episode 300: She Knew She'd Write a Book Since Childhood. Here's How Re-evaluating Alcohol Made It Happen with Sarah Cassidy

Oct 29

If you have an idea nudging your soul and showing up in your daydreams and journal entries, THIS is your sign that you’re meant to do it.

Today’s episode is a full-circle moment for me: Sarah Cassidy was a Euphoric client in 2020, and not only did I help her change her relationship with alcohol, but we also planted the seeds of an even bigger purpose… to become an author.

Five years later, and she’s done it: Swaddled: Sage Stories to Wrap Mothers in Love is an incredibly raw and unfiltered collection of stories about motherhood, from the celebratory moments of rediscovering your identity after postpartum anxiety, to finding grace after pregnancy loss.

In our conversation, Sarah reveals how this beautiful dream became a reality, from battling imposter syndrome and years of self-doubt, to silencing her inner critic and finding belonging in a writing community.

When I work with a client, I root for them forever. I love to see them soar, and I am moved by these movements and messages they put out into the world. Having Sarah here to share this enormous success story gives me all the feels.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Sarah’s lifelong dream to write a book, which had been buried deep since childhood and sparked again through alcohol-free clarity
The "veil-lifting" effect of ditching alcohol, and how it unleashed Sarah’s deep wish to write a book and help other mothers by sharing stories about motherhood
Sarah’s account of battling imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and the self-worth mantra that she carried around in her pocket
How alcohol is often glossed over as a solution for mothers’ struggles in “mommy juice culture” and what true support and healing look like instead

REFLECTION QUESTION

What was a dream or passion you had as a child that you’ve since buried or forgotten?

“When I became a mother for the first time, I realized quickly that the story we're told about blissful perfection really leaves out so much of the truth, in my estimation. I know that, and a lot of women agree, the journey of motherhood is really one of unbecoming and becoming: unbecoming who we once were and becoming who we are now, or some might say, who we're meant to be. At least for me, there existed a pretty big gap between expectation that is created by greeting cards, social media, movies, Netflix series, and then the reality of doing a new job that you haven't received any training for.” - Sarah Cassidy

“My goal in curating this collection of 12 real women's stories was to send three concise messages to mothers. One, you're not alone. Two, you are the perfect mother for your baby, parenthetically, regardless of how everyone else is doing it. And then third, and lastly, your life will come back to you, albeit bigger and better. If someone had just said those words to me – that your life is going to come back to you – I could have avoided some pretty dark days.” - Sarah Cassidy

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

In this episode, we talk about Sarah’s beautiful book, Swaddled: Sage Stories to Wrap Mothers in Love; check it out.

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