Hey, I'm Sarah Treacy...
also known as The Sober Sherpa, a guide, a mentor, and founder of The Sober Adventure Collective.
I help people turn recovery into their greatest adventure by building lives that feel bold, connected, and deeply fulfilling.
I was a work hard, play hard kind of girl. I partied hard, chased success even harder, and kept those two worlds separate for as long as I could. My corporate career was my proof that I wasn’t a complete “screw up,” even as the fallout from my drinking piled up everywhere else in my life.
When the world shut down in 2020, I faced the terrifying possibility that my two worlds might collide. I knew if I didn’t change, the career I’d built over 20 years was at risk.
The lockdown gave me something I’d never had before: the space, privacy, and opportunity to focus entirely on my recovery. No FOMO. No social pressure. Just months on my own to do the work. I can say with absolute certainty:
The pandemic saved my life.
Rewiring My Life Without Alcohol
That doesn’t mean it was easy. For years, I was convinced that a life without alcohol meant giving up fun, connection, and even my identity. My world revolved around drinking, and everyone I knew drank. Letting it go meant rewiring my brain and finding new ways to get those dopamine hits.
I started walking daily, exploring every street and trail I could find. Nature became my therapy. Movement became my medicine. I traded dancing on bar tops for summiting mountaintops, from Ontario’s hills to Utah’s canyons to the peak of Kilimanjaro.
As many do, I eventually hit what I call the slippery middle, that plateau when the early sobriety excitement fades, the celebrations becomes fewer and further between, and you're left wondering now what?
I didn’t have a sober community, and I didn’t think I needed one. In fact I was determined to not let sobriety define me at all. But I started to feel like something was missing and so I took a leap and attended an adventure-based sober retreat. That weekend changed everything for me. The connections I made, the sense of belonging, and the power of shared challenge lit a spark in me I hadn’t felt in years. I came home determined to bring something like it to Canada.
From Corporate Climb to
Purpose-Driven Path
Not having a sober community wasn’t the only part of my life that felt misaligned. Over time, my corporate career (the very thing I’d once protected at all costs) began to matter less and less. I no longer needed it to prove my worth. I wanted something bigger: to help others see what I had discovered... that sobriety isn’t the end, but the beginning of a life richer, freer, and far more fulfilling than you ever imagined.
In 2024, I walked away from my 20-year corporate career, began sharing my story openly, and stepped fully into a mission with more purpose and alignment than I’d ever felt before.
Today, I create opportunities for people to challenge themselves, connect deeply, and discover the joy and freedom of alcohol-free living. I launched the Sobriety is the New Epic virtual speaker series in 2025 to showcase real people living adventurous, purpose-driven lives — proof that sobriety is not boring, isolating, or restrictive.
My philosophy is simple: sobriety isn’t the end, it’s the starting point for your greatest adventure yet. My mission is to help you find your passion, connect with your people, and live with more meaning and purpose. Because once you replace what’s been holding you back with what truly lights you up, life becomes an epic you actually get to remember.
The Sobriety is the New Epic Speaker Series
Featuring real life proof and resources to realize a wildly fun, connected and fulfilling life... without alcohol.
This project was born from a bold question:
What if sobriety isn’t the end of fun, but the beginning of your greatest adventure?
To find the answer, I gathered community leaders, athletes, creatives, and mindset disruptors who have conquered bold challenges, transformed passions into thriving communities, redefined the social scene, and built meaningful careers in recovery.
The result was a powerful collection of real stories, fresh perspectives, and radical permission to dream bigger in sobriety.
In the second edition we went even deeper providing actionable tools to support emotional resilience, physical wellbeing,
and develop a sense of purpose, along with practical guidance to help you feel more confident, connected, and fulfilled in your alcohol-free life.
Both editions of the Epic series are available as Self-Study Guides — Access them below.
Your first Epic step starts here!
On-demand access to over 50 Sobriety is the New Epic interviews, plus the companion
Action Workbooks to help you turn their insights into your own breakthroughs.
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Conversations that shape the way we think about sobriety, identity, and possibility.
I’ve been invited to share my expertise and lived experience on leading podcasts in the recovery and mindset space, each one exploring how to rewrite the story of life after alcohol and turn it into your greatest adventure.
These episodes highlight:
My personal journey and turning points
The vision and creation of Sobriety is the New Epic
Why adventure, connection, and purpose accelerate recovery
How to reframe sobriety as expansion, not restriction
Listen in for real-world insights and bold conversations that have inspired thousands to see what’s possible.
Podcast: Sober Vibes Podcast with Courtney Andersen
🔊 Ep. 248 — Embracing Your Sober Identity After Quitting Alcohol with Sarah Treacy
In this episode, I share how I went from quitting drinking in 2020 to leaving my 20-year corporate marketing career in 2024 to build a life that’s not just sober, but epic.
We talk about getting sober during COVID, moving from secrecy to confidence, and building a community that makes alcohol-free living feel expansive, not small. I open up about how sobriety helped protect my career, my health, and my happiness — and what truly happens after you quit drinking.
We dig into the connection between alcohol and anxiety, how to work through shame and fear of judgment, and why finding belonging through retreats, adventure, and shared purpose changes everything. I share practical tools for navigating cravings, regulating emotions, and building confidence as you create a life that feels aligned, purpose-driven, and fun.
We also dive into what inspired me to launch Sobriety Is The New Epic, a free virtual speaker series redefining what recovery can look like — proving that sobriety isn’t boring or restrictive, it’s your next great adventure.
Listen in if you’re ready to step into your new identity, rediscover joy and connection, and see recovery as the adventure of a lifetime.
Podcast: Her Journey Home Podcast with Sophia Graniela
🔊 Ep. 49 — Turning Recovery into Adventure with Sarah, The Sober Sherpa
In this episode, I share how I went from walking away from a 20-year corporate career after quitting drinking in 2020 to building a life that’s not just sober, but epic.
We talk about how movement, connection, and adventure became the foundation of my healing—and how I turned sobriety into my greatest adventure yet. I break down my S.O.A.R. framework—Self-Discovery, Overcoming Barriers, Adventure Activation, and Reclaiming & Expanding—and how it helps women reconnect with themselves, rediscover joy, and create lives that feel aligned and free.
We also dive into what inspired me to launch Sobriety Is The New Epic, a free virtual speaker series featuring 28 trailblazers proving that recovery isn’t restrictive—it’s wildly fun, deeply connected, and full of purpose.
Listen in if you’re ready to see what’s truly possible in an alcohol-free life—from emotional balance to purpose, passion, and adventure that keep growing with you.
Podcast: SobahSistahs Sobriety for Women Podcast with Megan Wilcox
🔊 Ep. 53 — Sobriety is EPIC with Sarah Treacy
In this episode, I open up about the moment I finally stopped ignoring the red flags in my drinking and chose to quit during the COVID lockdown, a decision that changed everything.
We talk about what those first 90 days of sobriety really feel like, from the shaky early emotions to the surprising joy and connection that start to surface when you push through the hard days. I share the tools that helped me when moderation failed, why mentorship and retreats became game-changers, and how telling your story can create ripple effects you never expect.
I also unpack how adventure became the missing piece that transformed my recovery from just “not drinking” into living fully, and how that passion led me to create The Sober Adventure Collective, a space for mentorship, retreats, and community built around movement, nature, and real human connection.
Listen in if you’re ready to see sobriety as more than restriction. It’s about adding passion, purpose, and belonging, and creating a life that feels bigger, bolder, and far more meaningful than anything alcohol ever gave you.
Podcast: Thrive Alcohol-Free with Dupe Witherick
🔊 Ep. 79 — Sobriety Is The New Epic
In this episode I share my journey from corporate life to building The Sober Adventure Collective and how sobriety became the launchpad for my greatest adventures yet.
We explore the turning points that shaped my alcohol‑free path, the freedom that comes from aligning your life with your values, and how adventure, community, and purpose can transform recovery into something truly epic.
Listen here and discover how your alcohol‑free life can be so much bigger, bolder, and more fulfilling than you imagined.
Podcast: Sun and Moon Sober Living Podcast with Mary Tilson
🔊 Ep. 112 — Discover How Sobriety Can Become Your Greatest Adventure
In this episode we explored my recovery story and the beliefs I had to rewire about alcohol, along with how habits, structure, and routine helped transform early sobriety.
I shared what it took to embrace a sober identity, navigate the “slippery middle,” and move beyond shame. We talked about building a life filled with adventure, purpose, and community — and the inspiration behind creating Sobriety is the New Epic as a platform to celebrate that possibility.
Listen in and discover how recovery can become your launchpad for passion, connection, and a life you truly love.
Podcast: Tribe Sober Podcast with Janet Gourand
🔊 Ep. 286 — Sobriety is EPIC with Sarah Treacy
In this episode I share my journey from teenage drinking to a “work hard, play hard” corporate lifestyle and how I finally found freedom in sobriety.
We explore the turning points that helped me step away from alcohol during COVID lockdown, the tools that worked after years of failed attempts to moderate, and the surprising confidence and emotional freedom that came with living alcohol free.
I also talk about how adventure became the missing piece in my recovery and how the Sober Adventure Collective was born to help others heal through nature, movement, and connection.
Listen in and discover why recovery is about more than just removing alcohol. It is about adding passion, purpose, and community and creating a life that feels bigger, bolder, and more meaningful than you ever imagined.
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ORCA Recovery Coach Training
Feb-Mar 2022
Completed the 40-hour training program. Developed the knowledge and skills essential for safe and effective entry-level Recovery Coaching, including lectures, discussions, mock coaching sessions, and behavioural experiments.
Ditched the Drink - Launch Your Coaching Practice
June 2024
Completed a comprehensive business-building curriculum with award-winning sober life coach Heather Lowe. Covered business planning, branding, marketing, and client acquisition, with access to practical tools, templates, and resources.
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