S2 Ep11 - Accidentally One Year Sober with Claire Riley
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S2 Ep11 - Accidentally One Year Sober with Claire Riley
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In this thoughtful and refreshingly honest episode of The Mounting Block, Marissa and Oriel kick things off with their usual horsey catch-up, sharing updates on groundwork with Hickatee as she continues to recover, and Laney’s lesson prep ahead of an upcoming dressage protocol day. From invisible lead ropes and flag coordination struggles to the realities of training transitions and halts, it’s a relatable look at the learning curves, small wins, and humour that come with horse life.
The heart of the episode is a powerful conversation with returning guest Claire Riley, who opens up about her “accidental” journey to more than 14 months sober. Claire shares how what began as a simple two-week detox turned into a much bigger lifestyle shift, and speaks candidly about grey area drinking, habit loops, social pressures, parenting, confidence, health, and what changed when alcohol was no longer part of her everyday life. It’s not a conversation about rock bottom, but about the quiet middle ground so many women may recognise in themselves.
This episode is honest, warm, funny and deeply thought-provoking — a conversation about identity, habits, self-awareness and what can happen when you give yourself the freedom to do things differently.