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What happens when sobriety stops being your whole identity—but honesty still matters?

In this episode of Don't Cut Your Own Bangs ‪@DontCutYourOwnBangs‬ I sit down with journalist, creator, and host Cat Greenleaf for a wide-ranging conversation about sobriety without performative seriousness, the exhaustion of high-functioning addiction, and the courage it takes to walk away from something—even when you're good at it.

We talk about shame, ambition, therapy skepticism, creative identity, aging, and why "go where the water's warm" might be the most trustworthy life advice there is.

If you've ever looked successful on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside—or felt a nudge that something in your life is done—this episode is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE:

What high-functioning addiction actually looks like

Why sobriety doesn't have to be your entire personality

The difference between shame and accountability

How to know when it's time to walk away from something

Why "go where the water's warm" is the best advice for navigating life

Creative identity beyond one defining label

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro: Sobriety Without Being Somber

12:08 The Decision to Get Sober: "Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired"

18:35 "I Hate Therapy" (And Why That's Okay)

22:27 Shifting the Soberness Podcast to Live Events

30:36 "Go Where the Water's Warm" - Brooke Shields' Life-Changing Advice

36:28 How Do You Ground Yourself After Sessions?

42:45 Don't Cut Your Own Bangs Moment: The "Be Kind" Tattoo Story

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Don’t Cut Your Own Bangs is a cozy corner of the internet for high-functioning humans with big feelings — the capable ones who get things done but quietly wonder if something’s missing.
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