274. Connecting Through Creativity and Sobriety with Zoë Pawlak

May 28

Is alcohol holding you back from reaching the next level?

Today our guest is contemporary artist and designer Zoë Pawlak. Her work, which is celebrated for its honesty and vulnerability, invites the viewer into a collective narrative. She’s been featured in Architectural Digest, Interior Design, and Martha Stewart Living, with her paintings owned by notable figures and institutions.

Drinking, even to excess, is highly normalized in our society. Zoë tells us all the details about her journey to sobriety, including her lowest points. Doing something good for yourself sometimes requires breaking the mould, and this is even true for achieving sobriety. On the other side of drinking, a sober life has so much to offer you.

In this episode, you will learn about:

The unfortunate circumstances that turned Zoë toward the world of art.
Why artists aren’t special and how you can start creating right away.
The importance of being a rebel and existing outside of the box.
When Zoë’s drinking increased and what changed when she got sober.
Why it’s difficult, if not impossible, to stay sober alone.
How our culture normalizes drinking and why it’s important to question your drinking.
The real story of how bad Zoë’s drinking got and the moment she hit rock bottom.
What kind of inner work is required to stay sober.
Tips for reducing or quitting drinking if your alcohol intake is impacting you.
Why women are self-medicating and what can be done to support them.

What it means to be a wild woman: