Why Sobriety Can Make Dating Harder (and Sex Better)

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Sh*ts F*cked

Paris Le Maistre

39 episodes

4 days ago

Sh*ts F*cked is an honest and unfiltered podcast diving into the gritty realities of addiction, recovery, mental health, and rebuilding life. Hosted by Paris Le Maistre, an Aussie woman with lived experience of meth and alcohol addiction, and the adult industry. The show shares real conversations with experts and those who’ve walked similar paths. It’s all about personal recovery journeys and pushing for a more compassionate, and culturally aware system.

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Why Sobriety Can Make Dating Harder (and Sex Better) | with Phoebe Wilson

Sh*ts F*cked

1 hour 50 seconds

2 months ago

Why Sobriety Can Make Dating Harder (and Sex Better) | with Phoebe Wilson

Think sober sex is boring? Think again. We’re unpacking what really changes (and what gets better) when intimacy isn’t fuelled by booze or drugs.

In this episode, Paris sits down with Phoebe Wilson, founder of A Centred Mind and AOD lecturer, to dive straight into the messy, awkward, and surprisingly empowering realities of navigating relationships in sobriety.

From first sober dates (and all the cringe that comes with them) to figuring out when to tell someone you’re in recovery, Paris and Phoebe unpack how getting sober changes intimacy, connection, and self-worth. They talk libido rollercoasters, grieving the “wild nights,” and how to start feeling safe and centred in your own skin again.

Phoebe also shares her approach to coaching at A Centred Mind, blending science with spirituality to help people through relationships, transitions, and the challenges of building a new identity in recovery.

What we cover:

Why sex and intimacy feel so different in sobriety
The awkwardness of early sober dating and how to handle it
When (and how) to talk about being sober with someone new
Libido spikes, crashes, and everything in between
Mourning the loss of “uninhibited” sex while moving forward
Rebuilding sexual confidence and worthiness without substances
How Phoebe blends science + spirituality in her coaching work
A practical tip for feeling more grounded in intimacy early in recovery

If you’ve ever wondered how to date, desire, or connect differently without substances, or just want to hear a real talk on sober intimacy, this one’s for you.

Want to connect with Phoebe or learn more about A Centred Mind?
Head to acentredmind.com

Thank you to our Production Freelancer:

Video/Audio Editing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Steve Dearden⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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