On this week’s Sober Life Rocks Podcast, we sat down with Enneagram sobriety coach Tracy O’Malley—a powerhouse speaker, transformation coach, and truth-teller whose story moves from binge-drinking corporate executive to internationally recognized leader working with Fortune 500 companies and Google. Her journey is proof that you can rewrite your story no matter how deep the patterns run.

From a Childhood of Chaos to High-Functioning Binge Drinker

Growing up in an Irish-American household with a strong drinking culture, Tracy learned early to read the room, manage chaos, and keep the peace. While she wasn’t a daily drinker, her binge drinking provided an intense sense of release from the pressure cooker of her life.

The Wake-Up Call

At 40, Tracy saw unhealthy coping mechanisms reflected in her children, prompting her to get sober. The death of her father deepened her commitment, leading her to a 30-day treatment program where she began the real inner work.

Discovering the Enneagram

In treatment, Tracy encountered the Enneagram—a personality framework that became her compass for self-discovery and transformation. Combined with 12-step recovery, it helped her understand the patterns beneath her behaviors and guided her to a life beyond survival mode.

Transparency and Vulnerability

Tracy learned that “your secrets keep you sick.” She chose radical transparency about her sobriety, which not only supported her recovery but drew others toward her honesty. She also differentiates between transparency—sharing processed truths—and vulnerability—being open in the moment about what you haven’t figured out yet. Vulnerability, she says, is where true connection begins.

Disrupting the Dance

Her advice for anyone stuck in old patterns: “Be willing to disrupt the dance.” That means letting go of people and habits that keep you stuck, even when it’s uncomfortable in the short term.

The Impact of Living Sober

Today, Tracy’s work helps leaders, teams, and individuals uncover their true strengths and break free from generational patterns. Her story reminds us that sobriety is more than abstinence—it’s a path to empowerment, transformation, and thriving.

Stay Connected with Tracy O’Malley:

• Website: tracyomalley.com
• Instagram: @tracy_omalley
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn
• Podcast: The Enneagram Edge

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