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In this episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina is joined by licensed therapist and mental health counselor Kendall Bierman for an open, honest, and empowering conversation about getting sober in your twenties.

Kendall shares her personal journey—from struggling with anxiety and alcohol use in college to becoming a therapist who now helps others navigate similar challenges. Together, Nadine and Kendall explore how anxiety often fuels substance use, why therapy is a powerful tool for healing, and how to build lasting recovery rooted in self-love and emotional resilience.

Topics discussed include:

• Kendall’s path to sobriety and how it shaped her career
• The connection between anxiety, alcohol, and avoidance
• Why learning to sit with discomfort is key to healing
• The role of AA and other supportive sober communities
• How self-compassion transforms the recovery journey

💬 The episode wraps with a game, “Therapy Hotline,” where Kendall gives rapid-fire advice for common sober scenarios—like how to deal with toxic exes, party invites, and handling a slip.

✨ Whether you're sober curious, early in recovery, or just need a reminder that you're not alone, this episode is full of relatable gems and grounded mental health insight.

🧠 Connect with Kendall Bierman for therapy and resources:

📲 Follow @kendallbtherapy for more inspo & visit kendallbtherapy.com

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube!

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