💥🎤Sober Scoop Thursday: These 5 Recovery Queens Drop Wisdom Bombs in TED Talks That Could Change Your Life Forever!

Good Morning! We're the DailyFix —here to splash some fresh, cool recovery vibes all over your Thursday morning.

Here’s what's in store for you today:

• 📰 Sarah Drage – Alcoholism – The Deadly Truth About Its Stigma

• 📰 Janey Lee Grace – Sobriety Rocks – Who Knew!

• 📰 Amber Valletta – Revitalize: Living With Addiction

• 📰 Jo Harvey Weatherford – Rewriting the Story of My Addiction

• 📰 Clare Pooley – Making Sober Less Shameful

1️⃣Sarah Drage – Alcoholism – The Deadly Truth About Its Stigma

Sarah Drage shares a powerful story about losing her dad to alcoholism — but here’s the twist: she says it wasn’t just the drinking that hurt him, it was how people treated him like he had to hide and feel ashamed. Society’s “shame game” around alcoholism made things worse, and Sarah wants to change that. She believes folks struggling with addiction should be able to speak up and get help without being pushed into the shadows. After her dad passed away in 2017, Sarah turned her own tough experiences with anxiety and PTSD into action by starting WarriorKind, a group that fights stigma around mental health and addiction. She’s on a mission to make sure her dad’s story isn’t just a sad tale, but a wake-up call to support others openly and kindly. Think of Sarah as a stigma-busting superhero—with a big heart and a fierce mission!

2️⃣Janey Lee Grace – Sobriety Rocks – Who Knew!

Janey Lee Grace is here to tell us that quitting booze isn’t boring — it actually rocks! She points out how weird it is that alcohol is everywhere and everyone acts like you need it to have fun. But guess what? You don’t! Lots of people fall into the “grey area drinker” trap, where they drink a bit too much but aren’t ready to stop. Janey says taking a break from alcohol can bring awesome benefits like feeling freer and happier. She’s a bestselling author and a big radio star in the UK, and she even has a cool podcast called Alcohol Free Life. Janey wants us to change how we talk about drinking and show that life without wine o’clock can be just as fun — maybe even more! So cheers to that, but with a soda!

3️⃣Amber Valletta – Revitalize: Living With Addiction

Amber Valletta is a supermodel who’s walked big runways and dazzled everyone. But guess what? She also had a tough battle with addiction, just like many people do. Instead of hiding it, Amber talks openly about her struggles, kind of like a superhero sharing her secret weakness. She wants everyone to know that addiction isn’t about being “bad” or “weak.” It’s about needing help and kindness. Amber hopes people will stop judging and start understanding that recovery is a journey, not a quick fix. So, she’s waving a big flag for compassion—because everyone deserves a chance to feel better and live their best life. Amber’s story reminds us that even stars have tough days, but with support and care, we can all shine again. Pretty inspiring, right?

4️⃣Jo Harvey Weatherford – Rewriting the Story of My Addiction

Jo Harvey Weatherford works at the University of Nevada, helping students avoid problems with drugs and alcohol. She creates programs to teach people how to stay healthy and make smart choices. Jo knows a lot about addiction because she faced her own challenges with alcohol but decided to change her story. Instead of giving up, she found new ways to heal and now wants to help others do the same. She also teaches a class about addiction and is working on her PhD to become even smarter about helping people. Jo’s journey shows how changing the story we tell ourselves can make a big difference—and she uses that experience to guide others toward a better life.

5️⃣Clare Pooley – Making Sober Less Shameful

Clare Pooley decided to stop drinking alcohol back in 2015. Then, she found out she had breast cancer—yikes! She told everyone about her cancer but kept quiet about quitting booze because she felt kind of embarrassed. Weird, right? Why should stopping drinking be something to hide? After three years, Clare said, “Enough with the shame!” Now, she’s telling the world loud and clear that being sober is nothing to be embarrassed about. She wants everyone to feel proud of choosing a healthier, booze-free life. So, Clare’s mission is to make “sober” sound cool and shame-free—because, really, who needs shame when you’ve got sparkling water and self-respect? Cheers to that!