{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Gabbie Egan | Bipolar I, Alcohol & Weed \u2013 One\u2011Year Sobriety & Mental Health Healing","description":"After hitting one year of sobriety, TikTok star Gabbie Egan joins us again and opens up about quitting alcohol and nightly weed use to reclaim her life and mental health.  In this candid conversation she recounts the surprising truth that the first months of sobriety felt harder than her chaotic partying days, yet staying off alcohol and cannabis eventually allowed her to feel \u201cmore me than I ever have\u201d and maintain a healthier baseline despite her bipolar I diagnosis.  Gabbie describes reading the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, leaning on a group chat of sober women and her husband\u2019s own recovery journey to avoid relapse triggers.  She talks about losing a close friend to suicide, attending a wedding filled with drinking soon after, and the importance of finding sober support when life gets messy.  Her psychiatrist warned that alcohol and weed were especially harmful for her bipolar disorder, so she replaced late\u2011night cannabis edibles with melatonin and learned to sit with discomfort without self\u2011medicating.  As a young mom, she now channels her energy into volunteering, making T\u2011shirts, school activities and building authentic friendships instead of nights out. Whether you\u2019re searching for sobriety stories, curious about alcohol recovery success stories, struggling with weed addiction recovery, or seeking inspiration for bipolar recovery, Gabbie\u2019s vulnerable account offers hope and practical tools.  Listen to hear how she navigates grief, stigma and social pressure while maintaining sobriety one day at a time.  She proves that with community, honesty and small daily commitments, it\u2019s possible to rewrite your story. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https:\/\/recovery.com\/ \u23f1\ufe0f Chapters: 00:00 \u2013 Introduction & First Year Sober: Brittany welcomes Gabbie and recaps her year of sobriety 02:10 \u2013 Grief, Suicide & Staying Sober: Gabbie discusses losing a friend and resisting the urge to drink at a wedding. 05:45 \u2013 Friendships, Family & Building a Sober Community: She explains how her husband\u2019s sobriety and a group chat of sober women keep her accountable. 09:30 \u2013 Mental Health & Bipolar I: Gabbie describes quitting nightly weed, her bipolar diagnosis and learning healthier coping skills. 13:00 \u2013 Staying Busy & Advice for Relapse Prevention: Volunteering, motherhood, creative outlets and a call\u2011to\u2011action for viewers. \u2753 Questions the Video Answers: How did Gabbie Egan stay sober after years of alcohol and weed use? What does the first year of sobriety really feel like? How can someone with bipolar I manage mental health while quitting substances? Why did Gabbie\u2019s psychiatrist warn her that alcohol and cannabis were dangerous? What strategies help prevent relapse when grief or stress hits? How do you rebuild friendships and community in recovery? How can sober parents find fun and connection without drinking? What role does the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book play in recovery? How do you replace late\u2011night weed or alcohol with healthier sleep habits? What does \u201cone day at a time\u201d mean in practice? How can you support a partner\u2019s sobriety journey? What are signs that alcohol and weed are worsening mental health conditions? #sobriety #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery ","author_name":"Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2465151","html":"