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In this empowering episode of Finding New Waters, we sit down with Meredith Brierly—also known online as Clean Coaching Mama—to explore the transformative power of sober living, holistic wellness, and motherhood. Meredith shares her raw and relatable journey through anxiety, addiction, and recovery in New York, to becoming a health coach and leading voice in clean, mindful parenting. With 13 years of sobriety, she now helps others live low-tox, purpose-driven lives grounded in recovery principles. Whether you’re a parent, in recovery, or simply seeking healthier habits, Meredith’s story offers inspiration and practical takeaways for living well without obsession or perfection.

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
01:00 – Meredith’s Sobriety Journey and Family Life
04:00 – Corporate Life and Addiction in NYC
07:00 – Returning to NC and Her Path to Recovery
12:00 – Treatment, Fellowship Hall, and Early Sobriety
16:00 – January 1st: The Last Drink
21:00 – Rebuilding Identity in Sobriety
26:00 – Sober Weddings, Motherhood, and Boundaries
28:00 – From Recovery to Holistic Coaching
32:00 – Pantry Swaps, Mindfulness, and Low-Tox Living
34:00 – Final Words & How to Connect

Key Topics Covered

• Why recovery doesn’t stop at sobriety—Meredith’s philosophy on integrated healing
 • How motherhood, anxiety, and faith intersected in her recovery journey
 • The dangers of hidden added sugar and low-quality foods
 • Mindful tools like EFT (tapping) and breathwork for busy parents
 • How she brings recovery principles into holistic health and family coaching

Guest Bio

Meredith Brierly
Certified Health Coach, Speech Therapist, and Founder of Clean Coaching Mama

Meredith Brierly is a Certified Health Coach, speech therapist, and mother of two with 13 years of sobriety. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Meredith empowers women and families to live cleaner, more intentional lives through practical coaching, wellness workshops, and free resources. Her work blends recovery wisdom with nutrition, emotional regulation, and low-tox living.

Website: https://www.cleancoachingmama.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleancoachingmama

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newwatersrecovery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newwatersrecovery
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-waters-recovery
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwatersrecovery_nc

Watch & Listen

Podcast Website: https://www.findingnewwaters.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXw
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Powerful Quote

“Sobriety is the anchor for everything in our lives. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being intentional.” – Meredith Brierly

Clean Living, Honest Recovery: Meredith Brierly on Sobriety, Wellness, and Motherhood