strait edge
strait edge
Maria Sych
staying sober on Mackinac Island
Episode 12: Dry January
Are you participating in Dry January? If not, are you considering taking your official hiatus from alcohol this year? Whatever your (non)drinking plans are for 2022, I think my tips on how to take a break from booze will help! Check it out!
Jan 18, 2022
10 min
Episode 11: Holiday Situations
Happy holidays! Here are some tips on surviving holiday gatherings, where eggnog and shots of Fireball abound…but I promise, it IS possible to make it through these highly social, high-risk times without compromising your sobriety. Listen to find out how!
Dec 11, 2021
9 min
Episode 10: Big Emotions (and how to deal with them)
TW: Trauma, loss, death, depression. A deep episode, but one that’s important: how to deal with strong emotions when all you want to do is drink. You don’t have to – here’s how you can learn to cope when your feelings start to get too overwhelming. You can do it, I promise! IMPORTANT NUMBERS NorthCare...
Dec 1, 2021
13 min
Episode 9: Dating and Drinking on Mackinac
In this episode we explore the joys and horrors of navigating the dating/hookup/situationship/relationship scene on Mackinac Island…on and off the wagon.
Oct 13, 2021
16 min
Episode 8: Keep Coming Back
This week we hold hands and chant “it works if you work it!!!!” Just kidding. What keeps you coming back to Mackinac Island? If it’s your first summer, do you plan on coming back? How can you make the most of your time here? Let me know what you think!
Aug 30, 2021
7 min
Episode 7: One Year Sober On Mackinac!
This past week I celebrated a whole YEAR alcohol free! So, on this episode I am sharing what I’ve done over the past year that’s made a difference in elevating my experience in recovery.
Aug 17, 2021
14 min
Episode 6: Recovery Resources
This week, I’m sharing some important resources in the Straits of Mackinac area that can help if you or a loved one are experiencing struggles with substance use or mental health. Visit micf.org/rg.pdf to view all of the resources listed below. RESOURCES MICHIGAN CRISIS AND ACCESS LINE (MiCAL)CALL 1-844-44 MICAL / 1-844-446-4225 OR TEXT 964225...
Jul 25, 2021
8 min
Episode 5: Nonalcoholic Mackinac
Where can you go on Mackinac to get nonalcoholic cocktails or beverages? Tune in to find out!
Jul 11, 2021
12 min
Episode 4: Pride on Mackinac, sober!
Celebrating Pride on Mackinac, sober! Check out straitspride.org for more info on this month and summer’s events!
Jun 6, 2021
7 min
Episode 3: Shift Drink
Let’s talk about alcohol use in the service industry. It’s a pretty important conversation. What aspects of the culture contribute to substance abuse in this field, especially on Mackinac Island? Is it truly a problem here, and if so, can we, as a whole, be doing a better job of alleviating it? Things to think...
May 24, 2021
13 min