Ep 398 One Year Sober: What drove me to Quit Drinking? ft. Abby Clapper

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In this episode of the Strong by Design podcast, host Jared Haley sits down with local business owner and health trainer Abby Clapper. 

Abby is dedicated to helping people build sustainable fitness routines, lose weight, and feel strong in their bodies. With a passion for making fitness accessible and enjoyable, Abby combines expert knowledge with a real-life approach, encouraging clients to focus on strength, consistency, and confidence over quick fixes. 

She also hosts the podcast ‘Talk Your Abs Off’ and shares insights on fitness, well-being, and mindset.
 
 During their conversation, Abby opens up about her struggle with alcohol, and shares her story on her road to sobriety. 

Not only does she share the spiritual implications of being a slave to alcohol, she also shares how her sobriety has transformed her mentally and physically as well. Take a listen and learn how a healthy relationship with alcohol can lead you to a life that is Strong by Design.

 

 

Time Stamps

00:52 – Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast!

01:44 – Meet today’s special guest, Abby Clapper

03:10 – Abby reflects on when she began drinking and the effects it had on her

12:02 – What Jared's parents instilled in him about responsibility and driving

13:33 – The lesson Abby took away from reading 'Quit Like a Woman'

16:50 – Abby unpacks the deeper consequences of alcohol over time

20:53 – The moment Abby realized something in her life had to change

22:24 – Can you guess how long Abby’s been sober?

28:27 – Does Abby’s faith in Jesus play a role in her sobriety?

30:33 – What the Bible says about drinking

34:45 – Helpful strategies Abby used to quit drinking

38:22 – Navigating relationships that make it harder to stay sober 

41:52 – Abby introduces her podcast, Talk Your Abs Off, and what it's all about

43:24 – Please share, and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!

 

Resources:

·         Talk Your Abs Off Podcast

 

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·         Facebook

 

Connect with Jared:

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·          Facebook

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