Navigating Sobriety – Scott’s Story & the Power of Community

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Tools For Tough Times

Danielle Cooper

20 episodes

3 months ago

Tools for Tough Times is your go-to podcast for inspiration on how to stay grounded and balanced when life gets a bit.....intense! I dive into real, raw, and insightful conversations with people who’ve faced challenges head-on, sharing the mindset shifts, habits, and tools that helped them not just survive, but thrive! If you're looking for practical tools, a positive vibe, a huge dollop of inspiration, and plenty of laughs, this show is for you :) This is a positive and vibrant space where people share how they've turned life’s most challenging moments into powerful stories of transformation.

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Mental Health

Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

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Navigating Sobriety – Scott’s Story & the Power of Community

Tools For Tough Times

51 minutes 31 seconds

6 months ago

Navigating Sobriety – Scott’s Story & the Power of Community

In this episode of Tools for Tough Times, I’m joined by Scott – a thoughtful, creative soul who’s been alcohol-free for 10 years and is the founder of Arclett, a community space for people who are sober or just curious about living without alcohol.

We talk through Scott’s personal journey – from early influences and social drinking habits to the moment he decided to make a change. He shares how joining a gym, picking up photography, and finding meaning outside of drinking helped him completely shift his lifestyle and mindset.

We also dive into the mental health impact of alcohol (even if you don’t feel “dependent”), how hard it can be to deal with the stigma around sobriety, and how the narrative around not drinking is finally starting to change. Social media and spaces like Arclett are helping people feel less alone and more empowered to question their relationship with alcohol – whatever that looks like.

This conversation is honest, inspiring and full of gentle encouragement – whether you’re exploring sober curiosity for the first time or you’ve been on this path a while. Scott brings a really grounded perspective on how to build a fulfilling, connected life without alcohol – and how community plays a massive role in that journey.

A few things we get into:

The subtle (and not-so-subtle) toll alcohol can take on mental health
How photography became a crucial part of Scott’s wellbeing
The one-year no-alcohol challenge that changed everything
Getting through awkward social moments and peer pressure
Why sobriety isn’t boring – and how passions can take the place of pints
The creation of Arclett and the importance of inclusive, non-judgemental community spaces
Some practical tips for anyone starting or deepening their sober journey

If you’ve ever felt curious about changing your relationship with alcohol or just want to hear a real, relatable story about personal growth and community, this one’s for you.

Connect with Georgina

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/arclett/

Website:

https://www.arclett.com/

Instagram

@arclett

@scottwoolley_

Connect with Danielle

Instagram:

@daniellecooperofficial

@toolsfortoughtimes

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-cooper-6a14018/

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