In this episode of The 20 Something Playbook we're joined by Courtney Riddle, a sobriety advocate and founder of Courtney Rose Style. Courtney shares her incredible journey of 2+ years of sobriety in her 20s, while battling OCD, anxiety, and depression. She opens up about her struggles, triumphs, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

In her early 20s, she hit rock bottom and realized she needed to make a change. From the darkest moments of her addiction to her recovery, she’s holding nothing back in this raw and honest interview. Get ready for a real and unfiltered look at what it takes to overcome addiction and start living your best life in your 20s. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, this video is for you.

We filmed in her beautiful rom-com style apartment in NYC. Decorated by Courtney, who you can tell works in fashion ;)

In this episode:

00:00 - 00:52 Intro

00:52 - 02:49 Three words to describe your 20s

02:49 - 07:38 Sobriety journey begins

07:38 - 10:52 Drinking to cope with anxiety

10:52 - 14:52 When drinking got bad

14:52 - 17:12 Why my 20s are fabulous + talking about sobriety

17:12 - 21:48 Social media, social anxiety, and why our generation drinks

21:48 - 28:38 Fashion industry in your 20s

28:38 - 33:25 Sobriety and mental health

33:25 - 38:48 Sobriety advice

38:48 - 42:18 Family and friend support

42:18 - 46:08 How your definition of success changes in your 20s

46:08 - 51:41 Dating sober and meeting “the one” in your 20s

Follow Courtney on Instagram: @courtneyrosestyle

More Interviews with Courtney (on @myteam.social on Instagram):

Sobriety Chat 1: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_MOi_2MejM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Sobriety Chat 2: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAmWC_UMVhB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Behind The Scenes | Filming the Podcast in NYC and California: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNaj9QhEOls&list=PL1Rs9oUYUlEf6yeVawHLs6G3UUaj4EACf

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Non-alcoholic beer we tried was BERO “Noon Wheat”: https://berobrewing.com/

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