# High Functioning Alcoholism Is the Workplace Problem Nobody Talks About with Sarah Allen Benton

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Podcast: [Transform Your Workplace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/transform-your-workplace-388839)
Published: 2026-03-24T19:27:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this eye-opening episode of Transform Your Workplace , host Brandon Laws sits down with Sarah Allen Benton , licensed mental health counselor, treatment program owner, and author of Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic: Breaking the Cycle and Finding Hope . Together, they unravel one of the most misunderstood issues affecting modern professionals and workplaces today: high‑functioning alcoholism. Sarah shares her personal journey to sobriety, the psychology behind addiction, and the cultural and workplace systems that keep high achievers hidden in plain sight. She offers practical guidance for leaders and HR professionals on creating healthier work cultures, supporting employees in recovery, and recognizing silent struggles before they escalate. This conversation is raw, insightful, and essential for anyone committed to fostering a workplace where people can truly thrive. This is a powerful conversation that every workplace leader, team member, and caring human should hear. Key Timestamps 00:02 — Brandon welcomes guest Sarah Allen Benton to discuss high‑functioning alcoholism. 00:39 — How high-functioning alcoholism hides in plain sight. 01:53 — What defines an alcoholic vs. a high-functioning alcoholic. 02:43 — The danger of craving, obsession, and loss of control. 03:19 — Sarah's personal story: from early drinking to "functioning" success. 05:04 — The strict rules high-functioning alcoholics create to justify drinking. 06:15 — Reaching a breaking point and the failed attempts to control alcohol. 07:03 — Sobriety begins: the moment things had to change. 08:20 — The internal motivators that pushed Sarah to recovery. 09:17 — The illusion of "not hitting bottom" and why accountability matters. 10:43 — Why Sarah believes the workplace is full of high-functioni…

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