Courtney Anderson | From High-Functioning Alcoholism to Therapy & Sober Coaching

Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories

Courtney Anderson’s addiction recovery story sheds light on what it means to live as a high-functioning drinker — appearing to “have it all together” while secretly battling alcohol dependence. In this episode, the sober coach shares 10 key lessons from her sobriety journey and how she finally escaped the moderation trap for lasting freedom.

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Key talking points:
1. Courtney lived for years as a high-functioning drinker while maintaining outward success.
2. She constantly tried to moderate her alcohol use but never found peace.
3. Anxiety and perfectionism fueled her dependence on alcohol.
4. Social pressure and career identity masked the seriousness of her addiction.
5. A breaking point came when moderation became exhausting and unsustainable.
6. Sobriety brought her clarity, stability, and emotional freedom.
7. She learned that true recovery starts with self-honesty, not willpower.
8. Community and coaching became key parts of her long-term sobriety.
9. Today, she helps others escape the same moderation trap she once lived in.
10. Her message: freedom is possible — not through control, but through surrender.

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