Kari grew up in an alcoholic environment and drinking was apart of everything.

In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Kari shares her powerful journey from a challenging childhood in an alcoholic environment to achieving sobriety. Despite growing up surrounded by alcohol and undergoing various personal struggles, Kari recounts her battle with alcohol, the impact it had on her life, and how she managed to find the strength to quit drinking. She discusses her multiple relapses, the emotional challenges she faced, and the turning point that led her to dedicate herself to sobriety. This is Kari’s story on the Sober Motivation podcast. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Kari on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kari.nautique/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:12 Carrie's Early Life in an Alcoholic Family 01:21 Teenage Years and First Experiences with Alcohol 02:32 Struggles with Alcohol and Personal Loss 04:34 Modeling Career and Escalating Alcohol Use 05:09 Toxic Relationships and a Suicide Attempt 06:29 Moving to LA and the Party Lifestyle 07:22 Realizations and the Beginning of Change 11:35 Motherhood and Continued Struggles 18:35 First Steps Towards Sobriety 25:36 Introduction to AA and Seeking Help 28:50 Struggles with Alcohol and Early Attempts at Sobriety 29:22 Cutting Ties and Seeking Help 30:11 Lockdown and the Nine-Month Sobriety Streak 34:16 Relapse and the Battle with Temptation 42:01 The Importance of Changing Environment and Community 46:06 Finding Purpose Through Service and Sobriety 48:20 Final Reflections and Moving Forward