Mina Starsiak Hawk Talks About Sobriety And Her NYC Getaway With Husband Steve

Hey there, friends. Let's dive into the story of Mina Starsiak Hawk, the beloved star of Good Bones. Recently, Mina and her husband, Steve Hawk, took a little break from their usual routine. They headed to the bustling streets of New York City, leaving their kids, Jack and Charlotte, behind for a couple of days. Now, here's the twist—since they decided to stop drinking alcohol, their travel plans have changed quite a bit. Mina shared this on her podcast, "Mina AF," and it’s fascinating to hear how her life has transformed.

A New Chapter in Traveling: No Alcohol, Just Fun

For Mina, who is 39 years old, traveling used to revolve around food and drinks. But now, it's all about exploring the city with a clear mind. "In our heads, when we travel, really all we do is wander and eat," she said on the podcast. "It used to be eat and drink." Mina and Steve have embraced a new lifestyle, swapping alcohol for delicious mocktails. It's a refreshing change that allows them to enjoy their trips even more, focusing on the experience rather than the drink in hand.

A Trip Born from Work, Turned Into Leisure

Initially, Mina's trip to the Big Apple was all about work. "Originally, we were going because I had work," she explained. She had a "work thing" that was "locked in." But as life goes, plans can change. "Turns out, you can unlock things that are locked," Mina quipped. The work event ended up getting canceled, but Mina had already booked non-refundable travel and a hotel stay. So, she and Steve decided to make the most of it, turning a potential letdown into an impromptu vacation.

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During their time in New York, they indulged in some fantastic meals, strolled through the iconic Central Park, and even caught a glimpse of the beautifully lit Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. "We were in New York for a few days. We ate at some yummy places. We walked around Central Park," Mina shared. "We went and saw the [Rockefeller Center Christmas] tree, it was all lit up and it was lovely." She even managed to fit in some work, but the trip was mostly about relaxing. "We Netflix and chilled a lot, which was kind of nice," she added.

Sobriety: A Choice for Family and Fulfillment

Mina and Steve have been candid about their decision to embrace sobriety. In a podcast episode from August 21, they opened up about their journey. Steve, who is 42 years old, expressed his motivation for getting sober. "I realized that I don’t want to give my children a reason to not have a relationship with me," he said. He reflected on the impact alcohol can have on family dynamics. "Because I feel like so many people my age and the generation before me have these gap years in their relationship with their parents, or maybe they don’t even have gap years, but they just don’t have relationships or they do, but it revolves around alcohol or just all these negative things surrounding the behavior that comes with alcohol."

For the past two years, Steve has been completely sober, and Mina has only had a few alcoholic beverages during that time. Mina explained that alcohol used to be her go-to coping mechanism for dealing with life's challenges. "It was the first three or so months where I was having to learn new behavior on how to cope with those feelings," she shared. "I like to stay busy. I like to drink a glass of wine and be relaxed again." Now, she's found new ways to unwind and face life's ups and downs.