
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of alcohol use, trauma, PTSD, sexual assault, and mental health struggles including ADHD and depression.In this raw and powerful episode, Rachel Hechtman opens up about how she used alcohol to numb the pain of unprocessed trauma, undiagnosed ADHD, and a constant battle to feel safe in her own body. What began as a Dry January experiment in 2021 turned into a life-changing decision to stop drinking for good. Rachel shares how sobriety helped her reconnect with herself, find true peace, and build Sober in Central Park, a vibrant community redefining what joy and connection look like without alcohol.