Tana Mongeau opens up about sobriety journey and embracing a new identity

Tana Mongeau opened up about her sobriety journey, calling one year without alcohol the “greatest milestone” of her life as she reflects on a major personal transformation and new chapter in her career.

Speaking about her recovery in an exclusive conversation with People, Mongeau, 27, shared that she reached one year of sobriety in October 2025, describing it as a turning point that reshaped her outlook on life and her future.

“I think it was the greatest milestone of my life, truly,” she said. “For a long time, I was living without care. I was living without thinking about the future. I was living so recklessly.”

She explained that choosing sobriety marked a shift in mindset, allowing her to prioritize her wellbeing and move away from what she called a “party girl image” she once believed defined her career.

“The day I decided to get sober was the day I decided to put me and my life and my future first,” she said, adding that she learned she could still be “funny and interesting” without relying on substances.

Mongeau also hopes her experience encourages others going through similar struggles. She said she wants to show that difficult phases do not have to define a person permanently.

“I want to be there for the girlies to show them that if they’re in a crazy, wild era of their life, that doesn’t have to be who they are forever,” she said. “If I can get sober, they can too.”

The podcast host emphasized that recovery is not always linear, but persistence is key. “No matter how many times you try or fall down, you have to keep standing up,” she added.

Mongeau said she has worked through her past through therapy and journaling, reflecting on her journey with a sense of acceptance rather than regret.

“I don’t have any regrets,” she said. “I think everything happens for a reason… I wear my worst moments proudly.”

Now, Mongeau is channeling her experiences into her new podcast, Brand Safe, which she describes as a more honest and unfiltered version of herself. She said earlier phases of her public life were often driven by attention or “clout,” but she now feels more grounded.

“I’ve truly found myself, and I know exactly who I am,” she said. “I’m just talking my truth and reflecting on everything I’ve been through.”

The creator added that she sees her current chapter as one of self-acceptance and growth, hoping her story resonates with others navigating change.