Chris Marshall is a mental health advocate, writer, and founder of Sans Bar, an alcohol free space and community based in Austin, Texas. He has been alcohol free since February 16, 2007. Marshall started working as Substance Use counselor in 2009, and witnessed his clients struggle to remain abstinent from alcohol after they exited treatment. He created Sans Bar in 2017 with the belief that everyone deserves a safe, sober, and inclusive environment where they can authentically connect with others. His first literary offering The Sans Book- Affirmations and Drinks for the Zero Proof Journey debuts January 2023. Chris has been featured in Men’s Health magazine, The New York Times, and USA Today.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Chris’s recovery story
- Working as a Substance Abuse Counselor
- The inspiration behind Sans Bar
- Lessons learned from the Vegan Movement and Prohibition
- How to build authentic connections without alcohol
- Sans Bar Academy
- The Zero Proof movement
To connect with Chris and learn more about his work, visit:
sansbar.com and be sure to follow @sansbar on Instagram
