Episode Details

High achievers often use alcohol to cope — until it stops working. Heather Simco — well-being coach and 12-year sober leader — shares her powerful journey from corporate success and hidden addiction to aligned, sober living.

In this honest conversation, Heather discusses:

• Early life, college partying & the spiral into alcoholism

• The moment she surrendered and rebuilt her life

• Patterns of burnout & self-sabotage in high-achieving women

• Identity shift, confidence & living without coping mechanisms

• Practical advice for young adults navigating pressure & habits

If you’re in your 20s feeling the weight of hustle culture or questioning your relationship with alcohol, this episode offers hope and real tools.

Heather helps high-achieving women break free and build lives they actually love.

Timestamps below ⬇️

#SoberJourney #BurnoutRecovery #HighAchievers #AlcoholFree #SelfSabotage #WomenEmpowerment

Connect with Heather Simco

Website:https://www.heathersimco.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersimco/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/heathersimco/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Heather Simco

1:40 - Early Life, College & How Alcohol Became Normal

8:15 - Building Success While Spiraling

15:30 - The Car Accident, Surrender & Getting Sober

23:10 - Identity Shift After 12 Years Sober

31:45 - Patterns in High-Achieving Women

40:20 - Rebuilding Mentally, Physically & Spiritually

48:50 - Advice for Young Adults Facing Pressure

57:15 - Final Thoughts on Freedom & Alignment