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The Sober Mom Life

<p>Have you wondered if that wine might actually be making motherhood…harder? Maybe you’ve questioned your relationship with alcohol, but you don’t want to go to AA and spend time in dark church basements. The Sober Mom Life is for YOU. Suzanne (@suzannewarye) is sharing all about her sobriety and what she’s learned in the 5+ years since saying farewell to alcohol. She’ll also have funny, open, honest conversations with other moms who have chosen to live an alcohol-free life.</p>

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2026 has so far been...kind of shitty. We’re sold a lie that alcohol will hold your hand through hard moments. That’s all bullshit. Yes, there will still be hard stuff and days where everything feels like it’s going wrong. But believe me when I say - facing those challenges with a sober mind is a gift. I’m on Spring Break this week! If you’re gearing up for your first sober vacation - just know it is so worth it. I wrote more about sober vacations on Substack. Plus, check out my past podcast episode on Your Guide to a Sober Vacation. Learn more about the fall retreat! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Learn more about The Sober Mom Life fall retreat! Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sobriety coach Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet is six and a half years alcohol-free, one and a half years cannabis-free, and has never lost her excitement for a sober life. Today, Sara shares the story of how she ditched alcohol hand-in-hand with her husband, how cannabis became a crutch in her alcohol-free life and when she realized that it was time to also ditch that, the lessons she’s learned quitting one substance at a time, and the freedom and self connection she has found within sobriety. Follow Sara and learn all about her offerings on IG @no_more_wasted_daysApril’s Fresh 30 and Beyond 30 small groups are now open for enrollment!Learn more about the fall retreat! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My first sober vacation was a pivotal moment in my sobriety journey. It was the first time that I really felt that I was making a different choice for myself. Was it challenging? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely! Nothing feels better than waking up on a beautiful vacation morning with no hangover because you didn’t drink the night before. If you’re gearing up for your first sober vacation - just know it is so worth it. I wrote more about sober vacations on Substack this week. Plus, check out my past podcast episode on Your Guide to a Sober Vacation. April’s Fresh 30 and Beyond 30 small groups are now open for enrollment!Learn more about the fall retreat! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer joins the pod today to talk all about identity shifts. She’s had a lot of them, from leaving her life as a comedian and reinventing herself into a new career as a podcaster, writer and NSFW mug maker (more on that in the episode!), to getting sober as part of her overall goal of living a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. Delanie is the co-host of the top rated podcast Self-Helpless and the author of the absolutely wonderful mocktail book, Mocktales. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol might be one of the longest-standing relationships in your life, and today's episode will give you permission to grieve the breakup. You were taught to put alcohol on a pedestal - a magical substance that ‘would make every experience better’. Realizing that lie might come with sadness, confusion, anger, and...yes, grief. Lean into that. Feel it all. You won't stay there. I’m proud of you. Keep going. Read more about my thoughts on grieving alcohol on my Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/p/on-grieving-alcohol-in-early-sobrietyCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Sober Mom Danielle couldn’t imagine a life without alcohol. Though alcohol didn’t play a large role in her upbringing in the Congo with her missionary family, it slowly began to creep into her life after the death of her grandmother who she’d been taking care of in her early 20s in Colorado. Alcohol showed up for Danielle in her grief, and from that point she began to really love the way it made her feel.Drinking was the norm at the school Danielle began to teach at, which cemented it even more deeply into her lifestyle. More and more each year, she leaned on it to get herself through the grief of a miscarriage and the consistent challenges of being a teacher. Danielle knew she needed to quit, but she had no clue what a positive sober life could look like. It wasn’t until she found this podcast that she began to hear stories of women who actually loved their sober lives. After the loss of a close friend this past summer, Danielle knew it was time to quit. So, she began to search for the joy in sobriety. She is now six months sober and she wants to encourage you to keep going! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Smack dab in the middle of my book The Sober Shift you’ll find my ten things that I want you to keep in mind during early sobriety. This special segment of the book is a really handy support that will help to ground you at any point when your sobriety is feeling overwhelming. Today I’ll give you a lightning fast overview of these ten things. If you want to go deeper with these tips go grab your copy of The Sober Shift! Plus - we’ll talk about what you can expect from The Weekend Reset moving forward.Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve struggled with how to navigate your sobriety journey when your partner still drinks, then this episode is for you. Relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon joins me for a chat about how to navigate big transitions in your long term relationship. We’ll discuss her three books Loving Bravely, Taking Sexy Back, and Love Every Day, and Alexandra will share her thoughts on couples therapy, navigating growth in mid-life, and how to set loving boundaries. Check out my episode on Dr. Alexandra’s podcast with my husband, Russell! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Join us inside of Fresh 30! Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we tackle the dreaded ‘forever’ question as we walk through Chapter 10 of my book The Sober Shift. You don’t have to answer if giving up alcohol is forever. We don’t ask that about any other lifestyle choice, why do we ask it about this? Instead, let me offer you a shift. What you thought of it as ‘sober for good’. Make a list of all the things that ‘sober for good’ might mean to you and see if that reframe gives you the support that you need. It did for me. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carl Radke of Bravo’s Summer House joins Suzanne and Katie to talk about his sobriety journey and his wonderful book Cake Eater: A Journey of Self Discovery. Carl will share his history with alcohol and cocaine, the challenges he experienced with moderation, how the heartbreaking passing of his brother ultimately led him to choosing sobriety, what it has been like to go through growth in front of reality TV cameras, the importance of community in his recovery, and how sharing his story through his book and his new podcast More Life has helped him find purpose through his story. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When I polled my Instagram community and asked what was holding women back from committing to sobriety the biggest answer I received was FOMO - fear of missing out. Today as we cover chapter 9 of my book The Sober Shift I want to shift this fear for you and ask you to ask yourself the question: what is alcohol making me miss out on? For me and so many women, the realities of what we lost to alcohol only became clear in sobriety. Trust me, there are incredible experiences on the other side. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health and wellness coach Erin Treloar is here to help you regulate your nervous system so that you can find more calm, joy, and clarity in your life. Erin shares the science behind nervous system regulation, why alcohol can wreak havoc on your nervous system, and what you can do today (right now!) to help your body find inner calm. Plus, Erin will share a bit about her own sobriety journey, and how much more difficult it was for her to quit the second time around. Learn more about Erin’s work at www.erintreloar.comCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our society is stuck on the idea that sobriety should be rooted in shame. In today’s episode and in chapter 8 of my book The Sober Shift, I push back on that and argue that your sobriety should not feel like something that you need to hide! I’ll share how I shifted from my sobriety being something I did quietly to something that I proclaim proudly, and how you can make the shift too, in whatever way feels right for you. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Ariel was young she saw alcohol as her closest friend. But slowly the ways in which alcohol was not a close friend, but a toxic relationship, began to surface - through a DUI at 18, or the mom shame she began to feel for her drinking once she became a mother at 22. Alcohol was completely normalized in her family, though, and she could not even conceive that she would need to quit. As a social worker, Ariel had seen the worst cases of addiction and she did not relate to those at all. After Ariel’s mother passed away her drinking ticked up and she fell into a deep depression. Two psychiatrists (one quite rudely!) alerted her to the fact that alcohol might be making her depression worse. On the day after her birthday last year she realized she was just ‘tired’ of it, so she committed to 30 days of sobriety. And at the end of those 30 days? She just didn’t see the point of drinking anymore. It had taken too much from her life. It was time to break up and leave her toxic relationship with alcohol for good. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My first sober vacation was a challenge, but when I was done I was in awe of myself. I did that! It was then that I started to think about the concept of ‘sober firsts’. Focusing on these challenging ‘first’ experiences with sobriety - the sober summer, the sober wedding, the sober holiday - helped me stay in touch with how sobriety was impacting my life. And let me tell you: the self-confidence that you build when you dedicate yourself really experiencing these sober firsts, even when they’re hard, is a self-confidence that you can rely on in every moment that comes after. Because you learn that you’ve got your back no matter what. That knowledge is invaluable. Are you gearing up to take your first sober vacation? Let me support you with this 5-day email series!What’s on your list of upcoming sober firsts? Tell me on IG or comment on the Spotify feed or leave it in a review on Apple! Today I’m highlighting chapter 7 of my book The Sober Shift. Get your copy here! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The incredible Margaret Josephs of Real Housewives of New Jersey is with us today!! Margaret has always stood out as someone who was refreshingly authentic in the Bravo world, and a part of that is rooted in her lifelong alcohol-free lifestyle! Margaret’s sobriety has never stood in the way of her love of being the life of the party. This self proclaimed ‘professional non-drinking party girl’ is here today to share her truth that the party only gets better once alcohol is out of the picture. Today Margaret shares how her childhood experiences led her to an adulthood of sobriety, how her mental clarity has allowed her to feel confident in her true authentic self, her experiences in the Bravo world, the Bravo shows that she personally loves to watch and so much more. Margaret has an incredible line of mocktails - Soiree! Soiree features four layered intricate alcohol-free flavors. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The stereotype of ‘rock bottom’ kept me drinking. I believed the lie that if my drinking didn’t look like a dire stereotype then I did not qualify for sobriety. This lie stopped me from seeing what alcohol had already taken from my life. Today we’ll talk through chapter six of my book The Sober Shift, where I’ll help you reframe the concept of ‘rock bottom’ so that you can find a softer place to land. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ericka Andersen devoured every quit lit book she could find in early sobriety, but time and again something was missing for her: faith. Faith and religion is deeply central to Ericka’s life, and so she set out to write the book that she needed when she got sober. Today Ericka tells us all about her book - Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith. Ericka wrote this book to serve as a support for anyone who is seeking to find faith-based or spiritual meaning in their sober journey. Learn more about Ericka and her work at https://erickaandersen.com/Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol is sold as a form of self care - a way for us to unwind and ‘come back to ourselves’. This is an absolute lie, one created by big alcohol in order to boost sales and to get us addicted. Today I’ll walk you through chapter 5 of my book The Sober Shift where we dispel the myth that alcohol and wellness should go hand in hand, and I’ll help you figure out what true wellness in sobriety looks like for you. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Sober Mom Sarah grew up in Germany on a US military base where alcohol was such a way of life that her first drink was at thirteen years old at a restaurant with her family. As a mom, alcohol came in and out of her life but it wasn’t until her kids were a bit older that it began to have a hold on her. Once she realized she was drinking every day, she began to worry - had her drinking gone too far? She began to take sobriety one day at a time. With community support in Fresh 30 and The Sober Mom Life Cafe, she has now been sober since late 2024! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’ll walk you through chapter 4 of my book The Sober Shift where we’ll step back from romanticizing alcohol so that we can take a clear look at the real role that drinking plays in your life. I call this facing ‘the mold in the basement’. In order to be honest about alcohol, we have to face our stories about alcohol that we’ve avoided facing for so long. This part is challenging, but you can do this, and community can make all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Suzanne and Katie break apart what Suzanne considers a ‘masterpiece’: the latest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake city, Sisters of Salt. We’ll get into how the cast’s ability (or inability) to have challenging conversations majorly shapes the narratives of the show. Then, we’ll explore the nature of flaunting wealth within these women’s lives, and how for some it serves as a major veneer for their insecurities. Finally - is Meredith okay, and does substance abuse play a role in her challenges? Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’re stuck in what I call ‘moderation hell’ then this episode is for you. We have all been sold the myth that moderation is the ‘normal’ way to drink. If you can’t achieve it? Then you have a problem. This is a myth! It could not be further from the truth. Today I’ll walk you through chapter 3 of my book The Sober Shift where we dispel the myth of moderation in pursuit of getting you to where you really want to be - freedom. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Certified parenting coach and the co-founder of Guardian Recovery Keesha Scott joins me today to share how her 23 years of sobriety have impacted her life, both personally and as a parent. For Keesha, sobriety opened up a path for her to finally feel her feelings. After over two decades of sobriety, she could never imagine wanting to hide from her feelings again. This ability to stare directly at the fear and insecurities that naturally arise in life has allowed her to show up in immense ways for both her family, her clients, and a wide community of people in the midst of their own recovery through Guardian Recovery. Check out my episode on Keesha’s podcast, Cake for Dinner! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mommy Wine Culture is a trend manufactured in boardrooms by Big Alcohol. I explore this deeply in the second chapter of my book, The Sober Shift, and today on The Weekend Reset I’ll give you an overview of what I found in my research so that you can clearly see how we as moms have been manipulated to believe that alcohol could ‘help’ us with motherhood. Alcohol was never here to help us. It was here to get us addicted in order to grow Big Alcohol’s profits. Once you see this, it is so much easier to say goodbye to alcohol for good. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy 2026! As we begin the new year, I’m joined by my amazing friends Casey Davidson of The Hello Someday Podcast and Gill Tietz of Sober Powered to bring you a fresh and empowering perspective on Dry January. If you’re ready to reset your relationship with alcohol, let this episode be your support. We’ll talk about how to navigate those first two alcohol-free weeks, perspective shifts that will deeply support you on your journey, why community and accountability make all the difference, and what to do if your sense of motivation begins to fade. Connect with Casey: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/Connect with Gill: https://www.soberpowered.com/Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Year! For the next ten weeks on The Weekend Reset I’ll be walking you through my new book The Sober Shift chapter by chapter. Take a listen to the intro to get you up to speed! Today, in Chapter One, I want to invite you to shift how you’re viewing the concept of sobriety. Society sells us on the idea that sobriety is all about deprivation. But what if you flipped that? What if you focused on all that you can gain through choosing a sober life? How would that change the experience for you? Join me at the Sober Mom Life treat in Mexico this February! Hurry - spots are going fast: https://thesobermomlife.com/thesobermomliferetreatCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In these final days of 2025 my mom and I are here to take stock of the year. We’ll talk about big shifts we’ve experienced in our lives (A book release! Retirement!), what we’re deciding to leave behind as we exit the year, how sobriety can serve as an endless springboard for growth, and our intentions for 2026. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the last Friday of 2025, so let's look back...No matter where you are on your sobriety journey, the fact that you’re here tells me that in 2025 you showed up for yourself. Maybe you have some sobriety under your belt now, or maybe you began to drink with the blinders off. Wherever you are on this path, you deserve so much self-compassion and grace for all of how you grew and changed in your relationship with alcohol. Happy New Year! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are officially deep in the holiday season, and if you’re navigating early sobriety this can be a challenging time. So today, I’m here with some perspective on how you can protect your peace - even if it means saying no. I’ll share scripts for how you can say no in a way that respects your own needs, whether that be saying no to an event, to friends, or to a drink that someone is trying to place in your hand. You’ve got this. Keep going. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s real sober mom, Glory, credits her kids as the reason why she quit drinking. For her, the mom shame she experienced after a night of drinking became so overwhelming that she knew she couldn’t continue. Still, the challenge of quitting was unlike anything she’d ever experienced. She’d done hard things before - she’d quit smoking, she’d reached her fitness and nutrition goals - why was alcohol so hard to quit? Education and community turned out to be the key. Between quit lit, sober podcasts, and The Fresh 30 and Beyond 30 groups in the Sober Mom Life Cafe, Glory has now been sober for 86 days! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are smack dab in the middle of December and I don’t know about you, but during this season I often feel like I am the only mom coming up short in a world full of moms who have everything together. It’s times like these that I am so grateful for my sobriety. My sobriety is deeply rooted in motherhood, so today I’m going to share a bit about my parenting philosophy - Half Ass. Whole Heart. The goal of parenting isn’t to strive for Pinterest perfection. It’s to be a safe, steady place for our kids. And for me, sobriety is the key. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Today we’re digging into RHOSLC and Southern Charm. We’ll talk about the weird in-flight drama that Meredith created. Then, we’ll discuss why the men of Southern Charm get a constant pass on their behavior and choices. Plus - Katie shares the upcoming releases, Katie’s childhood growing up in Potomac, and that one time Suzanne unexpectedly found herself in a bar fight. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In early sobriety, you will get cravings. It’s going to happen. They might pop up in the daily pattern of your life or within the rituals of the holiday season. But you don’t have to panic. In today’s Weekend Reset we’ll prepare you to face those cravings when they arise. Here’s the truth - wanting a drink and having a drink are two very different things. Having a concrete plan in place to navigate yourself through that short moment of craving will help you achieve what you truly want - freedom in sobriety. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Giving up alcohol originally felt to Mary Alice Stephens like leaving so many things behind - ‘Fun Mary’, date nights with her husband, friendships that centered around wine, and a father who expressed his love through alcohol. Now fourteen years sober, Mary Alice can look back and confidently say that the leap was so worth facing her fears. Mary is the author of the new book Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over. In the book and in our conversation she shares the wisdom she has gleaned from almost a decade and a half of sobriety, the things she still reaches for in her sobriety toolkit to stay confidently sober in her current life, and wonderful advice on how to navigate your first sober holiday season.The biggest lightbulb moment for Mary was the realization that her behavior wasn’t ‘her’. It was the alcohol. Placing the blame squarely where it deserved to be gave Mary the freedom to make a different choice, and she is not looking back! Connect with Mary Alice and get a copy of her new book Uncorked at www.maryalicestephens.comMy Cyber week picks! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So much of my sobriety is rooted in gratitude. Not inauthentic gratitude that feels forced, but the true deeply rooted gratitude I feel as I’m present for each beautiful everyday moment of life. With each passing year I find that my well of gratitude deepens. And the women I’ve interviewed who’ve been sober for 10, 15, 20 years? They’ve confirmed it - your gratitude in sobriety will only continue to grow. It does not max out. So if you’re in early sobriety and you’re not feeling the gratitude yet? Keep going. You have taken a brave leap of faith, and it is going to get better, and better, and better. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the biggest things I leaned on in early sobriety was yoga - especially sessions led by Kristin McGee. She was instrumental in helping me move through that first stage of sobriety, and today she’s here!! Kristin will share with us the importance of connecting with your body in order to tap into your inner voice. Then, we’ll talk about dating without alcohol, the wild reality of alcohol in the wellness space, the power of navigating grief through movement, and her transition away from Peloton to start her own brand. Kristin recently launched Kristin McGee Movement. Go check it out! Follow Kristin on Instagram @kristinmcgeeCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your sobriety isn't a committee decision. It's OK if your family and friends don't understand.Yes, it's scary.If your family has always bonded over alcohol, it can feel lonely to be sober during the holiday season. It’s a challenging shift to put yourself first and not people-please to make others comfortable during the holidays. But believe me, you can do it. Today, I'll discuss how you can still be involved in holiday festivities, how to invite your family members to support you, and ideas for starting new traditions that don’t include alcohol. And remember...you're not alone.Need even more holiday sober support? I created a (free!) 10 Day Holiday Series to support you every morning. Click here to sign up! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlife and @suzannewaryeDo you have a request for a topic you’d like me to cover on The Weekend Reset? Leave your topic request in a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Registered Nurse and Sobriety Coach Kate Vitela is here to remind you that no matter where you are on your sobriety journey, you are always allowed to change. Kate shares the story of how alcohol became a way of life for her as a young nurse and how her attempt at switching to cannabis wound up unraveling her life in a way that led to full sobriety. She also shares about her experiences with AA. Originally a program that changed her life, Kate felt after a couple of years of sobriety that she no longer wanted to identify as an ‘alcoholic’. This choice led her to unexpected backlash that led her to step away from the program and develop her own. Kate is now a sober coach and sober podcaster focusing on a message that blends science, spirituality, real stories, and humor to create a recovery approach that’s authentic and empowering. Work with Kate: www.katevitela.com Follow Kate On IG: @katevitelaDoes sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s a problematic message in our society that tells us that we only need to quit drinking if our drinking looks ‘that bad’. You know the kind - Meg Ryan in When A Man Loves a Woman or Nicholas Cage in Leaving Las Vegas. This message can cause so many challenges for women on their sobriety journeys. It can make them second guess themselves about whether or not they need to quit drinking, even as their personal relationship with alcohol becomes more and more negative. But what if you reframed this message? What if you stopped asking if you were ‘that bad’, and started asking if alcohol was that bad? How would this change your perspective? Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! We’ve been watching a lot of Real Housewives lately. We’ll share our thoughts on Tamara’s truth bomb about Gretchen’s problematic Instagram activity on RHOC. Katie will lay out why she loves the current cast of Real Housewives of Potomac. And finally, we’ll wrap up with our current fave - Salt Lake City. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friday episodes are back! Every Friday you can now tune into The Weekend Reset: bite-sized episodes to support you in your sobriety as you head into the weekend! In this first Weekend Reset, I want to share with you why I write one very specific phrase in almost every book I sign: “Keep Going”. No matter how hard sobriety feels at this moment, I promise you, it is easier to keep going. Today I’ll explain why. Does sobriety during the upcoming holiday season feel overwhelming? Sign up for my 10-Day Holiday Series! Each day you will receive an email message that I crafted to support you through your first sober holiday season. Sign up here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fellow Wisconsinite and sober coach Heather Lowe loved the way alcohol made her feel from a very young age. She kept her fears that she might have a problematic relationship with alcohol under wraps for decades, until a flurry of life changes and tragedies led to her begin to ‘drink her grief’ instead of feeling it. Heather wanted to blame everything but alcohol for the ways in which she felt like she was losing her grip, so much so that she began to try ‘sober experiments’ to prove to herself that alcohol wasn’t the problem. She was surprised to find, though, that she was feeling better and better during her periods of sobriety.Quitting for real felt terrifying. A longtime party girl, Heather couldn’t imagine losing friends through such a big life change. The honest truth was that she did lose friends, but she developed a much more important friendship along the way - a deep and meaningful friendship with herself. Now seven years sober, Heather works with women in all stages of sobriety to help them navigate their own sober journeys. She wants you to know: There is so much potential in sobriety. Give yourself the chance! Learn more about Heather: www.ditchedthedrink.comInstagram I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeI’m on a book tour! Take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Powerhouse psychotherapist, boundary expert, and author Terri Cole joins me today for an incredibly enlightening talk about boundary setting, codependency, and how it all plays out in sobriety. Terri will share how she came to dedicate her life to helping people navigate boundary setting and what she has coined ‘high functioning codependency’. She’ll share what boundaries and codependency truly are, how alcohol plays into disordered boundaries, the first steps you can take if you’re ready to create stronger boundaries in your relationships, and why codependency is weakening your relationships with others. Terri has offered a free high functioning co-dependent toolkit at www.terricole.com/hfc Check out Terri’s website www.terricole.com for her incredible books, podcast, and Youtube channel I was on Terri’s podcast recently! That episode can be heard here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift I’m on a book tour! Take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. https://www.instagram.com/thesobermomlife/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica Stewart from The Sober As F*ck Podcast joins me today to share her sobriety journey, one that is deeply entangled with the addictions of her mom, brother, and husband. Jessica vulnerably shares how the addictions of her loved ones played out in her own life, and how it affected her choices with everything including alcohol, partying, parenthood, her marriage and more. Jessica has been sober since June! And she is so grateful for the sobriety of her brother and her husband. If you are someone who has struggled with the addictions of those that you love, we hope this episode will give you hope and peace. Listen to The Sober as F*ck PodcastCheck out Suzanne’s episode on Jessica’s podcastI started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift I’m on a book tour! Take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. https://www.instagram.com/thesobermomlife/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Fall truly begins with the premiere of Bravo’s fall TV lineup. We’ll get into the Real Housewives of Miami reunion, The OC, the great Real Housewives of Salt Lake premiere, and what we expect when Potomac returns. Plus - A peek into Suzanne’s book release week, and the fantastic Charlie Sheen documentaryI started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift I’m on a book tour! Take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. https://www.instagram.com/thesobermomlife/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Real Sober Mom, Jennifer, is celebrating one year of sobriety! To celebrate, she is coming full circle and telling her story here on the podcast after feeling so supported by other women who have shared their stories in the same space. Alcohol found its way into Jennifer’s life through her older brother, and as they became adults a culture of partying became central to her family dynamic. This family dynamic weaved its way through her relationship with alcohol, even as she navigated liver issues in her twenties and cancer in her thirties. Jennifer began to question her relationship with alcohol after she completed treatment for colon cancer. Once she realized that she was a ‘gray area drinker’ she began to explore quit lit and hired a sober coach, but it took some time for sobriety to fully ‘click’ for her. The Sober Mom Life community served as a major turning point for Jennifer as she realized for the first time that she wasn’t alone. With a year of sobriety under her belt, Jennifer shares about how sobriety has impacted her family dynamic, and how finding new ‘tools’ to cope in place of alcohol has made all the difference in her life. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeMy book, The Sober Shift, is out now, and I’m going on a book tour! Take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. I would LOVE to meet you and thank you for being a part of this incredible community! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a big week! My book, The Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life, officially releases on Tuesday, September 30th! To celebrate, I’m giving you something special: a sneak peek of the audiobook. Today you’ll hear the introduction to The Sober Shift. Thank you all so much for your support, and for listening in as I’ve been on this journey alongside you. This space has given me the opportunity to explore my personal views on sobriety in a way that allowed me to write this book. I could not be more grateful to have you as a listener! I’m going on a book tour! Take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. I would LOVE to meet you and thank you for being a part of this incredible community! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Therapy can be a life changing experience, but it can be so unclear on where to start and how to navigate the experience! So today, our resident therapist Susan (my mom!) is here to give us a crash course in Therapy 101. She’ll share insight into how to find a good therapist, the many different therapy modalities that you can consider trying, what it looks like to really feel your feelings with the guidance of a professional, and what to do if you feel like you need more from your therapist or if you are ready to move on. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeThe Sober Shift is now available for pre-order! Pre-order now for three free mocktail recipes and access to my pre-order launch Zoom in October. Plus, take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. I would LOVE to meet you and thank you for being a part of this incredible community! We have two spots open for The Sober Mom Life retreat Oct 23-26th in Scottsdale, AZ! Join us for an incredible sober getaway!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re doing a deep dive into RHOC, where Tamara brought of the ancient drama of Naked Wasted at a lie decector party. We went back and refreshed our memories by watching Naked Wasted (Season 4, Episode 8 if you’d like to do the same) and we have some THOUGHTS! After we explore the toxicity of RHOC we’ll dip our toes into the palette cleanser of Real Housewives of Miami and recap our thoughts on their trip to Seville. Plus: Unknown Number, why Bravo is more enjoyable now that we’re sober, and our personal experiences with ADHD and OCD minds. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifePlus, take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. I would LOVE to meet you and thank you for being a part of this incredible community! We have two spots open for The Sober Mom Life retreat Oct 23-26th in Scottsdale, AZ! Join us for an incredible sober getaway!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mindfulness and meditation teacher Jacq StPierre of Mindfulish is here today to share how mindfulness and sobriety can go hand in hand! Jacq has been a staple within the Sober Mom Life Cafe for years, and she has been such a leader in our space regarding all things mindfulness. Jacq will share her personal eating disorder recovery and alcohol sobriety story. Then, she’ll detail how yoga, meditation, breathwork and mindfulness can be incredible tools for navigating your own sobriety journey. Connect with Jacq: Website: https://www.mindfulish.org/Instagram @mindfulishYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNrMLNCFZIo15NUvVaGYVZAJacq is active and regularly supports our community with mindful sobriety in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifePlus, take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. I would LOVE to meet you and thank you for being a part of this incredible community! We have two spots open for The Sober Mom Life retreat Oct 23-26th in Scottsdale, AZ! Join us for an incredible sober getaway!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You guys, my best friend Katy is here. We’re talking about sobriety, parenting, and everything in between. You’ll hear about our early drinking days, her sobriety story, the beauty of sober concerts, and what she calls her ‘playful rebellion’ now that her children have all reached their teen years. Katy is featured heavily in my upcoming book, The Sober Shift! Pre-order now for three free mocktail recipes and access to my pre-order launch Zoom in October! Plus, take a look at my events calendar for a book tour stop near you. I would LOVE to meet you and thank you for being a part of this incredible community! Follow Katy on Instagram @mindful_librarianJoin Us on The Sober Mom Life Retreat February 26 - March 1, 2026 in Mexico! https://thesobermomlife.com/2025/07/11/the-sober-mom-life-retreat-is-here/I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Jessica Guerrieri joins me for a chat about her incredible novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. This book is a must read for any woman who has struggled with Mommy Wine culture. Jessica shares openly about her own 12 year sobriety journey from alcohol, which included a relapse into addictive behavior surrounding THC and pills. We’ll talk about the similarities between alcohol and THC and the troubling trend within the cannabis market to market to sober and sober curious women. We’ll also touch on the intersection between addiction and OCD, the joys of sober motherhood, problematic representations of alcohol in media, and Jessica’s journey to publishing the book! Grab a copy of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaConnect with Jessica on Instagram @jessicaguerrieriauthorVisit https://www.jessicaguerrieri.net/Pre-orders my book Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life. It hits shelves on September 30th, 2025! Join me at a stop on my book tour! RSVP to an event here https://suzannewarye.com/eventsJoin Us on The Sober Mom Life Retreat February 26 - March 1, 2026 in Mexico! https://thesobermomlife.com/2025/07/11/the-sober-mom-life-retreat-is-here/I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Texas born Lauren knew how to operate without alcohol. Though she was a heavy drinker in high school, she learned early on through her mother’s cancer journey that sometimes sobriety was necessary in order to attend to life’s challenges. It wasn’t until she was a mom of two that alcohol became a crutch that she consistently leaned on. Lauren chose to leave her career when she had her second child, and the resulting identity crisis she experienced was jarring. She turned to alcohol because it was one of the few things that helped her feel like herself. When Covid hit, alcohol became even more central to her life, but she continued to feel worse and worse. She had a turning point when she listened to the classic Huberman Lab podcast about alcohol’s effects. For the first time she wondered: what if alcohol was the problem? Twenty-six days of sobriety seemed to show her the truth. She felt so much better sober, in every way. A girl’s trip at the end of her sober stretch resulted in major FOMO, though, and alcohol slipped back into her life. This began a years long teeter totter of sober curiosity until she found Fresh 30 within the Sober Mom Life Cafe. The small group experience gave her the support she needed to feel seen and understood. Lauren has stayed sober since last summer, and has been a regular in the Cafe, Fresh 30, and on the retreat. She is so grateful for the support she’s received in this community! Join Us on The Sober Mom Life Retreat February 26 - March 1, 2026 in Mexico! https://thesobermomlife.com/2025/07/11/the-sober-mom-life-retreat-is-here/I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV!Today we’re talking about Scheana’s book, My Good Side. We highly recommend it! Then we’ll move to The Valley Reunion Part 1 and discuss the great news that Jax is leaving the show! We’ll discuss the why behind his departure and what can happen when reality plots stop being fun and start getting scary. Plus, we’ll touch on why Janet’s 'adderall and pilates’ comment was so problematic. Next up is The Real Housewives of Miami. What a great season! We’ll get into the screen shotted text message powerpoint, the narcissism party, and how a life of partying has likely contributed to Peter’s unexpected aging. And finally we’ll give our thoughts on the web of fights that are bubbling up on the Real Housewives of Orange County. Plus! Suzanne and Katie share their Bravolebrities Mount Rushmores. Tell us about your own Bravo Mount Rushmore by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! Join Us on The Sober Mom Life Retreat February 26 - March 1, 2026 in Mexico! https://thesobermomlife.com/2025/07/11/the-sober-mom-life-retreat-is-here/I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week I recorded the audiobook version of my book, and you guys, it was one of the most intimidating experiences of my life! I had been dreading the recording experience, and it made me second guess even writing the book in the first place. I had so much self doubt - could I do this? Would I fail? Would I die of embarrassment?! I did it anyway - I faced my fear and I think it turned out great. Today I’ll talk about what it took to get me through my fear and how I continue to work through the feelings of fear and self doubt that arise whenever I try new things. I want you to know - don’t wait until you’re confident to try something you feel called to do. Do it scared. You will make it to the other side, and you will be so proud of yourself for doing the hard thing! 25 Lessons for 25 Year Old Me (From my Substack)Join Us on The Sober Mom Life Retreat February 26 - March 1, 2026 in Mexico! https://thesobermomlife.com/2025/07/11/the-sober-mom-life-retreat-is-here/I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Sober Mom Julie grew up in a family where, throughout the years, alcohol became increasingly present. As a young adult, her mother’s relationship with alcohol had become so difficult for Julie to bear that she asked her mother to leave one day after she came to visit her. As Julie became a mom, alcohol found its way more deeply into her own life through Mommy Wine Culture. While she never experienced a ‘rock bottom’, something started to feel increasingly off. She felt like an bad mom and less and less like herself. After opening up to her husband about her challenge it all came into focus - she did not want to be a mom who drinks, and she did not want her daughters to have a mom who drank. Quitting, however, was a challenge. Julie attempted dry Januarys and dry weeks, but she could never make it very far. Community ended up being the game changer that Julie needed. She has now achieved 10 months of consistent sobriety with regular support from the Sober Mom Life Cafe! Julie is so happy to be able to give her daughters a childhood with a sober mom, and she is so grateful to the community of other sober moms who have made her feel supported in the way she needs to maintain her sobriety! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Growing up in Ireland, Aisling came to understand that having an ‘alcohol problem’ required a really high bar. Either you were a raging alcoholic, or your relationship with alcohol was fine and not worth examining. As a child, though, Aisling disagreed. She found drunk people terrifying. Looking back? She thinks that young Aisling had it right. Today Aisling shares her sobriety story, starting as a college student who didn’t make it through school due to her habit, and culminating as a new mom who felt buried with shame each time that alcohol threw her off track. Aisling believes that sobriety is her superpower. It allows her to show up as her best self in every corner of her life and brings so much joy to her days. She wants you to know that this reality is available for you, too! Follow Aisling on Instagram!You can read Aisling’s story in my upcoming book! Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Suzanne just binged 30 hours of Love Island US. We’ll share our opinions on the vote, our predictions for the Top 3 and winners, and discuss Cierra's exit from the show. Then we’ll talk about Kristen Doute’s engagement on The Valley, and give our thoughts on this great season of Real Housewives of Miami. Plus - Katie and Suzanne’s bachelorette party memories, What is with Gen Z men’s hair styles?, Katie finally talks Suzanne into watching Next Gen NYC, and the bombshell that has just leaked from Sheena’s upcoming book. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess and Ale of the Mocksicated podcast are here today to share how their long time friendship blossomed into a public celebration of sobriety. Though they have been best friends since middle school, their relationships with alcohol and their sobriety journeys looked very different. However, once they were both sober, something new and beautiful came to fruition - The Mocksicated podcast! Their goal is to highlight the joy that can be found in sobriety, and to let you know that sobriety is an option for you no matter where you are on your journey! Content warning: This episode includes detailed descriptions of sexual assault. Listen to the Mocksicated podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mocksicated/id1668015373Follow Mocksicated on IG @mocksicatedI started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So many women have told me that they wished a male version of this community existed for their husbands - and today I am so excited to tell you that I found one! Luc Zoratto is the creator of @marathon2sobriety. He is nine years sober, a marathon runner, and a 1-on-1 and group sober coach. Luc tells the story of how his ‘work hard, play hard’ mindset led him to a life that was ruled by alcohol and cocaine. He’ll detail the intense shame he felt in becoming sober, and how he eventually overcame it to be a proud public voice in the community! Then, we’ll talk about how important it is for him to be a sober dad for his daughter after growing up in a home negatively affected by alcohol, and his viewpoint on the fact that his wife still drinks. If your husband is sober curious or looking for sober support, check out Luc! IG: @marathon2sobrietyLuc’s coaching: https://www.marathon2sobriety.ca/Luc’s sober running club in Toronto: @soberstriderunclubI started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Today we’re digging into the casting announcement for the 4th season of Traitors, and comparing it to our dream casts. Then, we’ll untangle Jax’s unsettling return from rehab on The Valley, and Katie will catch Suzanne up on this season of Love Island. Plus - Katie 2 year soberversary! Suzanne’s 49 days of no sweets and treats! The Karen Read trial, Love Hotel, Next Gen NYC and Real Housewives of Miami. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I recently returned from a trip to New Orleans for a friend’s wedding anniversary and while I was there, something happened. Today I’ll share about my experience and untangle my emotions around the fact that I’ve ‘outgrown’ so much of the drinking culture and habits that exist in cities like New Orleans and Vegas. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m here with a bonus mini-episode because I have a big announcement! My book (!!!) The Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life is now available for pre-order! The book’s release date is September 30th, 2025. Writing this book has been a dream come true. I have wanted to write a book for so very long. It’s been such a journey to get to this point, and today I’ll share a little about that journey with you. More than anything, though, I am grateful to YOU for joining me in this whole Sober Mom Life experience! Pre-order the book here from wherever books are sold! suzannewarye.com/book I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Therapist, author of Not Drinking Tonight, and ‘reformed people pleaser’ Amanda E. White joins me back on the show to give her nuanced insights into the wide range of reasons why people might people please. She’ll help us understand what people pleasing is, when it can become manipulative, and how alcohol can play a role in people pleasing. Plus, she shares how relationships can actually become stronger through conflict, and how you can begin to cultivate a more nuanced view of people and situations. Check out Amanda’s new podcast - Nuance Needed! Learn more about Amanda at www.amandaewhite.comAmanda’s first episode on Sober Mom Life: Creating a Sober Life You LoveI started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie’s back with a fresh steaming cup of SobrieTEA! Today we’ll dive into Summer House and share our thoughts about where we think the franchise and the cast should go from here. Then, we’ll explore the messy world of The Valley, especially the habit of hypocritical finger pointing about alcohol that is so prevalent on the show. Why is this habit so common in friend groups? And what does it say about our society’s relationship with alcohol as a whole? Plus - Trump pardons the Chrisleys, and the awesome summer reality show lineup. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Memorial Day! It’s the unofficial start of summer. Summer can feel like a time that is soaked in alcohol, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, for me, a sober summer is one of the most magical seasons of sobriety! My wonderful friend Casey Davidson of The Hello Someday Podcast is with me today to get you excited about making this summer your first sober summer. We’ll share our sober summer stories, and give you tips and inspiration on how to approach sobriety in the summer months so that you’ll feel confident and ready to experience summer without the presence of alcohol.I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author, influencer and sober mom Jyoti Chand is back on the podcast to talk about her new book, Fitting Indian! I absolutely loved this graphic novel, especially in how it tackled the intimate realities of how alcohol affects the mental health of teens. Jyoti believes that she never would’ve been able to write this book if she hadn’t gotten sober. Now 4 ½ years sober, she tells us what her sobriety journey looks like now, and how she has been constantly surprised by the gifts that sobriety has brought into her life as a mother, an author, and a community member. Get your copy of Fitting Indian here and remember to leave a great review on Amazon!Connect with Jyoti on Instagram @mamajotes Listen to Jyoti’s first episode on the Sober Mom Life podcast I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I just got home from a 3 day trip to Las Vegas. Even when I was a drinker I wasn’t a Vegas girl, so I was curious what the experience would be like to be there sober. Few places glamorize drinking as much as Sin City, and on this trip I saw that on full display. It was an important reminder, and it made me all the more grateful for my mocktails, my early nights in bed, and my lack of shame. If you’re preparing for your first sober vacation, whether it be to Vegas or anywhere else, check out this episode on how to prepare for your first sober vacation. Here’s my Sober in Vegas highlight reel! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kristi Tanner is a sober influencer, sober coach, the owner of Sober Social, a wonderful NA bottle shop in Madison, Wisconsin, and a meeting host inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe. It is a life path that she never could’ve predicted for herself and it required her to search for the answer to a big question: who was she without alcohol? Alcohol had become central to Kristi’s perceived identity. By the time she hit rock bottom in 2019, the single mom of four believed that she could not find any other way to get relief from her pain and unhappiness. But after a divorce, stints in rehab, a psych ward, detox, two DUIs and a night in jail, she had a terrifying realization - if she didn’t get sober she was going to lose her children, and she would deserve it. Kristi remembered that she had loved living before she ever loved alcohol, and she had to find her way back to that feeling. It was then that she raised her white flag, accepted that she needed rehab, and began to search for who she was beneath the alcohol that was ruining her life. Since that day in 2019 Kristi’s life has been turned upside down in the most beautiful way. She is now over 5 years sober, she has learned that there are better ways to handle her pain, and she has regained access to her joy. She has been open and curious about life without alcohol and has deeply found herself within a sober life. Learn more about Kristi’s work: Sober Social in Madison Wisconsin Instagram @mocktailmommyI started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! This week we’re diving deep into the return of The Valley, including Jesse and Michelle’s ugly divorce and co-parenting proceedings and Jax and Brittany’s navigation of substance abuse issues. Plus - a check in on Southern Charm, which reality men Suzanne and Katie might’ve dated when they were younger, Love on the Spectrum, and a dash of true crime. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the daughter of a high school principal, Jessica felt a lot of pressure to stay in line. She never drank in high school, and even abstained through her freshman year of college. As the persona of ‘principal's daughter’ wore off, though, alcohol became a regular part of her life. This became challenging when Jessica moved back to her hometown and took a job in education. Always worried about her public image, she kept her wits about her when drinking in public and began to prefer drinking at home. As she became a mom and shifted her career to work from home, drinking at home became a nightly habit. Jessica and her husband moved to a lake home and began to throw regular parties. This ‘‘weekend warrior’ phase felt so fun - until it wasn’t. She increasingly found herself starting the week hungover and on the back foot. It was at this moment that Instagram dropped one of Suzanne’s videos onto Jessica’s feed - a video simply telling her that she was allowed to not drink. This message hit on a feeling that Jessica hadn’t been able to voice, and something within her began to shift. On New Year's Eve it all came to a head and Jessica followed her instinct - she didn’t want to drink that night. She felt more present with her family as they celebrated and made a big realization - sobriety was her new path. Sobriety has opened incredible new avenues for her! She is now a certified life coach and has begun to offer focused support to high achieving women interested in sobriety! Jessica recommends the incredible Casey Davidson if you’re looking for further sobriety supportI started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol wasn’t present in Courtney’s childhood, so when she was offered champagne by friends at a holiday when she was fifteen, she had no knowledge of how it would affect her. She only knew that it was ‘forbidden’, and what 15 year old wouldn’t want to try a forbidden thing? The cozy sense of warmth that overcame her was so appealing. After that day, alcohol easily slipped into her life. Courtney experienced a series of red flags around her drinking through the years, but she ignored them. She clearly didn’t have a ‘problem’, so there was no reason to consider her relationship with alcohol too closely. Yet, as she became a mother, alcohol began to take up more and more space in her brain, and her relationship with it became more and more uncomfortable. An unexpected third pregnancy that resulted in a miscarriage served as a wakeup call. She was given an opportunity to truly feel her emotions around alcohol, and to create new habits that required sobriety to enjoy. It felt so good, and she became fiercely protective of these new life choices. At that point, she began moderating and paying close attention to how alcohol made her feel until one day at a brewery it became completely clear: Alcohol was not serving her. In fact, alcohol was taking joy from her life. She was done. Courtney has recently reached 100 days of sobriety! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For women with a history of disordered eating, the first months of sobriety can often include an unwanted surge of challenging experiences around food.Registered Therapist and eating disorder specialist Liza Feilner joins Suzanne and Susan today to help us navigate this tricky issue. Liza has over two decades of experience supporting women with eating disorders, and she has also been sober since she was 23 years old!She’ll share why food challenges and disordered eating can arise in sobriety, the importance of giving yourself grace as you navigate major life changes, and how to seek help if you are struggling in this way. Learn more about Liza’s practice: https://www.claritygroup.org/liza-feilnerI started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maria is back on the pod! When she was last here she was six months sober, and today she’ll tell us about the changes, challenges, and wins she’s had in her sobriety journey in the past year.You’ll hear why Maria no longer counts days, the normalcy she now feels regarding her sobriety, and the immense benefit that sober community has had in her life as she’s navigated through challenging times, such as an IVF transfer that didn’t pan out and a lapsed experience with cannabis. Check out Maria’s first episode on the podcast here! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie is nearing the end of her maternity leave and she has caught up on SO much TV while in the newborn bubble. So, we’re back to dive into all of the great Bravo that’s been on in the last few months! Today, we’ll recap the great last season of Traitors, Southern Charm’s long awaited return, and how the new younger cast on Summer House has really changed the energy of the show. Plus - Suzanne and Katie's thoughts on the second seasons of Severance and White Lotus, and Jax’s interviews about rehab. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mom and I just got back from the latest Sober Mom Life retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it was absolutely fantastic! This retreat was such a breath of fresh air and really solidified my feelings that we’re building an amazing community of caring, non-judgmental sober women. You’ll hear all about the event, from the meals to the sessions to the bonding and everything in between. Plus, you’ll get the inside scoop on how to sign up for the next Sober Mom Life retreat if you'd like to join us in the fall! Thank you to the wonderful companies that supported the retreat with their delightful gifts: In My Sundays pajamas: https://www.inmysundays.com/Adorn 512 Jewelry: https://www.adorn512.com/Take the personality test Susan mentioned: https://viacharacter.org/I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah believed a myth: Alcohol Makes Things Special. She believed that alcohol was a special ingredient to make things fun ever since middle school when she took her first drink at a slumber party. This belief followed her through college and into adulthood, and because she didn’t experience intense hangovers or blackouts, she never gave the belief a second thought. Once Sarah started having children, however, her experience of alcohol began to change. She noticed the sluggish, brain foggy nature of hangovers more than she ever had before. More worrisome for her, though, was her realization that drinking made her more aggressive. She wondered - did she like herself better when she was sober? Sobriety didn’t seem like an option, though. How could she enjoy a sober life when alcohol was the ingredient that made things special?In 2022, Sarah tried Dry January and realized that something about sobriety worked for her. Thus began her two year journey of drinking with the blinders off, until she fully quit after having a surprising realization: She’d enjoyed her one sober night on her birthday trip more than any of the nights that she drank. Slowly, Sarah started sharing her sobriety in public. The response was inspiring. So many women approached her wanting to know more, sharing their own worries about alcohol, and asking for advice. This fuels Sarah to live her sober life loudly! At six months sober, Sarah’s mom passed away unexpectedly. The experience rocked her world, and she was so grateful that her sobriety was well intact. It helped her truly sit in her grief instead of reaching for the distraction of alcohol. Check out Sarah’s article about sobriety on Indianapolis Moms!I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Sober Mom Kim is three months sober! Today, she’s giving us a peek into this extremely important phase of sobriety. Kim experienced postpartum anxiety with her second child. During her recovery, her therapist recommended that a glass of wine a night was no big deal if it helped her wind down, and Kim’s daily drinking began. Despite the fact that Kim was able to moderate, her life began to revolve around her nightly drink. The relief she found in the ritual eventually started to blot out other things in her life. As a therapist, Kim knew she was using drinking was a coping mechanism. Recently, though, it became too much. She found herself intoxicated on the floor of her living room during a night with friends and she asked herself - how would she feel if her kids came home and found her like this? She did not like the answer, and that night, she decided to quit. The next day she joined the first meeting she could find online and her sobriety journey began. The meeting wasn’t a perfect fit, but it was good enough to help support her and keep her going until she found the Cafe. She is so glad she went. At 3 months sober, Kim’s sobriety feels hard, but incredible! She shares about the unexpected anxiety she felt during her first sober month, how it dissipated, and the gorgeous glimmers that are now coming through in her sober life. If you’re struggling with early sobriety, Kim wants to encourage you to keep going! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our resident scientist, Gill Tietz of SoberPowered, is back on the pod to help us understand the recent US Surgeon General’s report on the link between cancer and alcohol consumption. This link is something that we in the sobriety space have known for a long time, but it is the first time that the government has publicly announced the connection. We’ll talk about how this report might change people’s drinking habits, how alcohol and cancer are related, and even how your body heals as your years of sobriety progress. Plus, Gill and I will share how our five year sober-versaries have felt for each of us! To hear more from Gill, check out The SoberPowered Podcast! Check out Gill’s past episodes on The Sober Mom Life: An Alcohol Reality Check Your Dry January Dream TeamThe Sober October RoundtableIt’s Not You, it’s the AlcoholI started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a fitness professional, Hollie Nicholson always kept alcohol out of her weekdays, but those weekends of drinking still took their toll until, in 2019, she started asking questions.Despite embodying health in many aspects of her life, Hollie faced a personal challenge with alcohol—and one day, she decided she had enough.Every weekend, amidst living a life filled with healthy habits, alcohol was still a part.For the next six years, Hollie drank with the blinders off. She noticed how inconsistent moderation success could be, she learned about the true impacts that alcohol could have on her body and mind, and she felt how good she could feel through stints of sobriety. But still, a question remained: how could you live a full sober life? In May of 2024, shortly after she turned 40, Hollie woke up after a night of drinking with severe anxiety and she asked herself - what if she could live her next decade totally different than her last? At that moment, she had a lot of questions but she knew one thing - she was getting sober.Inspired by the Sober Mom Life community, she embraced the idea that it’s entirely okay to let go of alcohol—no dramatic reasons needed.The Cafe has given Hollie such a sense of support and community. She’s even experienced an incredible connection story with another member that she tells on the pod! Learn more about Hollie’s fitness program for women in mid-life on IG @hollienicholsonstrong or on her website. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol was an ever present part of Samantha’s childhood, so when she started drinking at fifteen she thought nothing of it. Her parents would allow her and her friends to drink at the house to avoid drunk driving. It all felt completely normal. Samantha’s drinking eventually took the form of weekend binge drinking. She met her husband at 20, and can look back and see all of the added drama that alcohol brought to their relationship during those years. In 2022, Samantha began to experience severe panic attacks. Her ‘hangxiety’ the day after drinking was the worst of all. After doing some personal work on anxiety, she began to attempt moderation. It took a lot of hard work and many failed attempts at moderating for her to wonder: should she give up alcohol for good? ‘Will power’ wasn’t enough to get Samantha to stop drinking. She had to go deeper and work on her ‘desire’ to drink. She is now six months sober, and she finally feels free to figure out what she truly desires in life! She is now creating a career where she can help others with their sobriety and body positivity.If you struggle with anxiety and body image, Samantha recommends Erin Treloar and Dr. Michele Kambolis’s Anxiety Toolkit and Raw Beauty Talks. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode is all about social anxiety in sobriety - that anxiety you get before, during or after an interaction that can just be so hard to handle. Anxiety can be so overwhelming, but there’s good news! It is very treatable and you can find relief. My guest today is Courtney - a good friend, a Sober Mom Life Cafe member, and a therapist! She knows all about this social anxiety, both as a professional and as a person who experiences it regularly herself. You’ll learn what social anxiety is, how it differs from introversion, how to manage your fear of judgment, the importance of self compassion, and Lynn Lyon’s ‘Three Exes’ to manage your anxiety. Plus, Courtney will conclude by guiding us through a self compassion meditation! Resources Courtney recommends: Quiet by Susan Cain Lynn Lyons 10% Happier with Dan HarrisCheck out Courtney’s Real Sober Mom’s interview here! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Real Sober Mom, Laura, has given alcohol many ‘jobs’ throughout her life. Growing up with a mom in recovery, she was familiar with the fact that alcohol could be damaging, but she wasn’t clear on the 'how' or 'why'. In fact, as she invited alcohol into her own life, she believed it was helping her. As a teen, it helped her fit in. In college, it helped her feel independent. After a devastating sexual assault, it helped her forgot. And when she became a mom, she believed it would help make motherhood easier. That was not the case. Laura became a mom at the height of Covid. A combination of isolation and postpartum depression drove her to drink in a way that resulted in her concealing the truth about her consumption, and feeling deeper and deeper levels of shame. With the help of a therapist, she began to experiment with removing alcohol from her life to see how it was affecting her mental health. She went back and forth for months, and slowly a pattern started to become clear: Alcohol was not helping her. In fact, it was making her lose so much. Sobriety has helped Laura experience more joy as a mother, show up better at work, and strengthen her relationship with herself. She feels so grateful to be sober! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a big day - I’ve now been sober for five years! To celebrate this milestone, we’re turning the tables. I’m in the hot seat and my mom is interviewing me! You’ll hear about my past with alcohol, how I found my path in sobriety, why I took my personal sobriety journey public, my vision for where I want to take this platform in the future, and the things I’ve been most grateful for during these past five years of sobriety. Only one spot is still available for our February retreat! If you’re feeling called to join us, now is the time to sign up. We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. Book your spot here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol was at the center of the world that Gillian grew up in, and the things she witnessed made her feel very unsafe. That lack of safety stayed with her into adulthood and ultimately became the main driver of her own drinking. Gillian’s first drink at 13 gave her a sense of cozy warm peace that she desperately craved, and from that moment she was hooked. After over a decade of being the life of the party, Gillian’s first break from alcohol came during pregnancy. That taste of sobriety felt so surprisingly good that she fleetingly considered quitting after she gave birth. It was a thought that only lasted two hours into the birth of her son when someone brought champagne to her hospital room. For years, Gillian was able to push aside any thought that her drinking was problematic. She ‘didn’t have a problem’. She could still show up for her life, her fitness and her family! Yet, as she aged, these things started to change. Hangovers and blackouts upended her once manageable lifestyle, and with it cracks began to appear in her work and her family. One day, Gillian accidentally listened to a podcast about the benefits of going alcohol-free, and she had a shocking epiphany: Alcohol was the source of all of her problems. Yet, sobriety felt terrifying. She didn’t know who she was without alcohol. It seemed central to her entire personality. Despite it all, though, she found the courage to try. Gillian is now 9 ½ months sober and has experienced a full transformation. She doesn’t even recognize the person that she was anymore. She is now out and proud about her sobriety. She’s found so much meaning in influencing others (including her mom!) to stop drinking. She encourages you to share your sobriety journey too! Enrollment for the next Sober Mom Retreat is now live, and you’re invited! We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. If you’re looking for community and self care in sobriety, this retreat is for you! Book your spot here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol moved into Claire's life at a snail’s pace. She thought that beer tasted horrible as a teen, and her work responsibilities in college held her back from diving too deeply into the college party lifestyle. Yet, as an adult, alcohol seemed everywhere and it slowly found its way into her life. Though she rarely overdid it, every once in a while she would spin out of control. As the years progressed, those random nights began to occur every few months. Then… every month. Claire became aware of the progression and she knew that she couldn’t let alcohol take over her life to the point where she was struggling every week. So, she committed to moderation. For the most part, Claire really felt like she was ‘almost’ succeeding at moderation. She even did a dedicated Dry January every year for a decade. However, though moderation was often working, the effort to do it took so much of her brain power. Finally, she found herself asking ‘why?’ What was she getting out of this? It was then that Claire began to attempt sobriety more often. After a few experiences with sobriety and going back to drinking, she was ready to say goodbye to alcohol. So, she planned her own personal two-night goodbye party - one night to say goodbye to the ‘ugly’ side of alcohol, and one night to say goodbye to the ‘beautiful’ side of alcohol. Claire is so happy that she intentionally gave herself those final nights. She feels completely committed to her newfound sober life and she is now six months sober! Claire was one of our first participants in the Fresh 30! If you’re ready to start your new year off with Dry January and a supportive and intimate sober community, join us in the Fresh 30! Enrollment for the next Sober Mom Retreat is now live, and you’re invited! We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. If you’re looking for community and self care in sobriety, this retreat is for you! Book your spot here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I love taking a look back at the end of each year, so today I’ve compiled some of my favorite moments from this year’s episodes to share with you! Get ready to hear some standout moments from all of our fantastic guests in 2024.If you’d like to go deeper into any of these conversations, be sure to visit the full episodes! In this episode you'll hear from:5:55 - Casey Davidson (Episode 129)6:45 - Stefanie Wilder-Taylor (Episode 131)7:40 - Jenna Dillulio (Episode 133)9:25 - Michaela Horvathova (Episode 139)10:20 - Mallory Irvin (Episode 141)11:20 - Hailey Conroy (Episode 143)12:20 - Dr. Kara Pepper (Episode 145)15:25 - Susan Knower (Episode 147)16:35 - Rachel Paula Abrahamson (Episode 151)17:40 - Erinn O’Neill (Episode 153)19:05 - Morgan Matkovic (Episode 155)20:40 - Emily Ley (Episode 159)21:45 - Annie Grace (Episode 163)23:15 - Madeline Campbell (Episode 165)24:15 - Kristen Beckett (Episode 169)26:00 - Julia Dzafic (Episode 173)27:30 - Suzanne & Audrey (Episode 175)28:25 - Emily (Belden) Bond (Episode 179)29:45 - Gill Tietz (Episode 181)31:00 - Suzanne & Audrey (Episode 183)32:20 - My husband, Russell Wayre (Episode 187)33:20 - Kate Taylor (Episode 191)34:20 - Rehab with Jen (Episode 195)36:15 - Katy Rexing (Episode 197)38:00 - Susan Knower (Episode 211)39:45 - Jaana of @thismomsgonnasnap (Episode 213)41:35 - Hilary Phelps (Episode 215)43:15 - Suzanne & Audrey (Episode 217)44:15 - Laura Wiese (Episode 221)If you’re ready to start your new year off with Dry January and a support sober community, join us in the Fresh 30! Enrollment for the next Sober Mom Retreat is now live, and you’re invited! We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. If you’re looking for community and self care in sobriety, this retreat is for you! Book your spot here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colleen had what seemed like a ‘perfect’ childhood - with a sober mom and a dad who rarely drank. Such an idyllic upbringing, however, didn’t guarantee smooth sailing for her. High expectations and perfectionism had begun to weigh on her by the time she left for college, and her newfound college freedom quickly led her to a life of heavy partying. Colleen’s new lifestyle was rife with alcohol and other substances, and it resulted in some challenging experiences. First, she was kicked out of her dorms, and then she was kicked out of her college entirely. As she moved into adulthood, she knew that her drug use was problematic, but despite attempts to begin a new chapter, substances stayed in her life. After marriage, her drug challenges became so clear that she ended up in rehab. It’s now been 10 years since Colleen has touched drugs, but she saw no reason at the time to give up alcohol. As a person with a high tolerance and no hangovers, drinking didn’t seem as though it was negatively affecting her life. Plus, she’d found it easy to quit during pregnancy or during times when she was working toward major fitness goals. However, it eventually became clear that while alcohol didn’t feel like it had negative effects on her physically, it did have negative effects on her choices. After a series of destructive decisions put her marriage in jeopardy, Colleen started to question if alcohol actually was a problem. It was then that she found The Sober Mom Life podcast and community! Colleen is now 90 days sober and she’s become deeply committed to doing the hard work through therapy. For Colleen, it feels good to say ‘forever’. She is never going back! Enrollment for the next Sober Mom Retreat is now live, and you’re invited! We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. If you’re looking for community and self care in sobriety, this retreat is for you! Book your spot here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! And oh boy, is there a lot to talk about in this installment. We’ll jump right into our thoughts about the amazing new season of Southern Charm, including JT’s ill conceived gift, Shep’s moderation game, and Whitney’s odd role on the show. Then we’ll tackle The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with thoughts about Dorit’s new F-it energy, Kathy and Kyle’s emotionally toxic family, and Jennifer Tilly’s debut. And finally, we’ll get to the cream of the crop, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake! We’ll breakdown Meredith’s incredible Bat Mitzvah episode, Angie’s ‘high body count hair’ comment, how well Bronwyn is fitting into the show, and Mary and her son’s meaningful connection over his addiction.Plus: Katie’s review of Sonja Morgan’s live cabaret show, how Potomac dredged up Suzanne’s religious trauma, the evolution of alcohol on reality shows, the home stretch of Katie’s pregnancy, and the end of an era on Vanderpump! I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a meta moment - The Sober Mom Life podcast’s editor, Laura Wiese, is on the show. Today, the woman behind the curtain who shines up the podcast is here to tell her own sobriety story, with the centerpiece being that she herself was raised by a sober mom. Laura will share how having a very vocal sober mom gave her clear guardrails once alcohol came into her life, why she has always felt a strong correlation between safety and sobriety, and the challenges she’s had navigating the social contract that so many of us feel around drinking. You can learn more about Laura at her website! Enrollment for the next Sober Mom Retreat is now live, and you’re invited! We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. If you’re looking for community and self care in sobriety, this retreat is for you! Book your spot here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol was a normalized part of Renee’s early life. Going back and forth between her mom’s and dad’s homes, she was regularly around drinking in ways that never felt dangerous at the time. So, it seemed natural to start drinking in her teens. As an adult, alcohol continued its regular place in her life, but she slowly began to experience its dark side. Her husband’s drinking had gotten out of control. After two hospitalizations for acute pancreatitis, her husband’s doctor was clear: he had to quit drinking for his health. While he wasn’t happy about the news, he did get sober. He’s now been so for nine years. From there, Renee’s drinking felt well contained, but she still saw beer as a reward at the end of the day. After her father’s death in 2022, which was hastened by a lifetime of heavy drinking, her own drinking began to ramp up until she was often drinking a 12-pack a night. The escalation felt worrisome and her peace of mind and body were suffering. It took a bit of time, but something began to click: she was ready to quit. Renee committed herself to a big perspective shift. She was no longer going to see alcohol as a ‘reward’. Instead, she learned about rock bottoms and interventions in order to help her visualize the rock bottom that she was trying to avoid for herself. Renee feels so much more calm and inner peace in sobriety! Within six months she was able to get off of her anxiety meds. She now commits herself to sharing her story in hopes that it helps others find the courage to quit. Enrollment for the next Sober Mom Retreat is now live, and you’re invited! We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. If you’re looking for community and self care in sobriety, this retreat is for you! Book your spot here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cristina never gave a single thought to alcohol before her first drink during her junior year of highschool, but from the moment it entered her life, she welcomed the feeling it brought her. Alcohol became something to lean on as she entered college in order to make friends, feel ‘normal’, and block out her confusion regarding her sexuality.Later, as an occupational therapist, Cristina worked with many patients who struggled with alcoholism. These stark cases, though, only reassured her that her own relationship with alcohol wasn’t that bad in comparison. Her wife, though, was worried, and urged Cristina to address her relationship with alcohol. In 2010, Cristina began a decade+ long cycle of taking breaks from alcohol, but it would always creep back in until she found herself in blackout territory yet again. In 2022, with a new baby at home, Cristina experienced a blackout that resulted in her wife giving her an ultimatum: if Cristina didn’t get her drinking under control, her wife was going to leave. This spurred Cristina to commit to the change. Her first year of sobriety was a big challenge, but as she looks back, now almost three years sober, she can’t help but be so incredibly grateful for the hard work she put in to find her own path and motivation for sobriety. These days, Cristina feels more authentic and she likes herself so much more. She’s found deep meaning in helping other women make the change to sobriety in their lives! Connect with Cristina on Instagram here and on Facebook here.Enrollment for the next Sober Mom Retreat is now live, and you’re invited! We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. If you’re looking for community and self care in sobriety, this retreat is for you! Book your spot here. I started The Sober Mom Life Cafe so women just like you can find connection in sobriety. We have 4 Zoom Peer Support meetings every week, a monthly book club, and a private Facebook group so you can connect all day long. Join us here, now. ❤️Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Audrey and I are here to help you answer the dreaded question: “Why aren’t you drinking?” Right in time for the holidays, we’re supplying you with 50+ answers to this question. No matter who asks you or what your reasons are, you’ll walk away from this episode with clear options to confidently tackle this question. Enrollment for the next Sober Mom Retreat is now live, and you’re invited! We’ll be gathering at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Arizona from Feb 27-Mar 2, 2025. If you’re looking for community and self care in sobriety, this retreat is for you! Book your spot here. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Today’s show is all about the Real Housewives! First, we’ll talk about the great (and too short!) season of Real Housewives of Orange County that just wrapped, the big storylines on Real Housewives of Salt Lake, why both The Real Housewives of Potomoc and The Real Housewives of New York are falling flat this season, and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills trailer. Plus - the best hot mic moments, What What Crappens, and the Southern Charm trailer Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I recently asked on Instagram “What is better sober?” and SO many of you said sex. So, light the candles ladies, because we’re going there. Hilary Phelps is back on the pod today for a chat all about the beauty of sober sex! We’ll talk about the ways in which sobriety leads to intimacy, how greater self-awareness can lead to connection, how to approach sober sex and handle feelings of awkwardness if the experience is new for you, and why you deserve to feel empowered about your sexual wants and needs. For more about Hilary’s story, check out her first episode on the Sober Mom Life. Learn more about Hilary Phelps here! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exciting changes are coming to the Cafe and the podcast, starting November 1st! Today, I’ll share with you why I’ll only be releasing new episodes on Mondays starting in November, and what that means for the Real Sober Moms series (Don’t worry! They’re not going away!). Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When my online friend Jaana, the awesome woman behind @thismomsgonnasnap, told me that she didn’t have her first drink until she was 32 years old, I had to know more! Today, Jaana shares with us how her Mormon upbringing kept her sober well into adulthood, how easy it was for her drinking to become habitual when she finally ‘broke the seal’ and allowed alcohol into her life, and why she chose to step away from the Mormon faith.Plus! She’ll give her viewpoint on the representation of mormons on reality TV shows like Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives! Be sure to check out Jaana on Instagram @thismomsgonnasnap where she shares an refreshingly unvarnished view on mom life. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I'm bringing back one of my favorite episodes!There comes a time in every woman’s sobriety journey when she feels called to proudly own sobriety and leave the shame behind. ‘Coming out’ as sober to your family, friends, or even publicly can feel scary! So today, Audrey and I are here to help you think through how to handle these conversations and announcements when you’re ready. We chat about tactics and phrases for sharing your sobriety story, tackling fears of rejection, how to handle the dreaded ‘forever’ question, and the importance of building new relationships that are rooted in sobriety. If you haven’t heard Audrey’s sobriety story, check it out here! https://mykindofsweet.com/2023/08/lesson-from-one-year-of-sobriety/Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not meant to diagnose. Anyone who is perfectionistic does not necessarily have a personality disorder. Please see your therapist with concerns or questions. Perfectionism is one of the most common topics we talk about inside of the Sober Mom Life Cafe. An overwhelming need to be ‘perfect’ can feel suffocating, and can be a major driving factor for drinking. Today my therapist mom, Susan, is here to help us understand what perfectionism is, how it is related to drinking, and what to do if you are struggling with perfectionist tendencies. We’ll talk about the diagnostic criteria for OCPD (Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder), how it differs from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), how perfectionism can affect your life and the lives of those you love, and the first steps you can take to release yourself from the expectation of perfectionism. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Reality TV! The recent Bravo drought allowed us to expand our horizons into other reality content, so today we’re diving into Chimp Crazy and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Then, we’ll share our thoughts on new cast members Brittany and Bronwyn on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake, and chat about Shannon and Tamara’s drinking on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Plus - Sober October, Jessica Simpson’s October sobriety story, Suzanne’s circus past, What’s coming next on Bravo, and The Golden Bachelorette. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Real Sober Mom Keri is 30 days sober and she’s ready to share her story! Being social always felt like a challenge for shy introverted Keri, so when she found alcohol as a teenager it became a central piece of her social life. Like so many of us, this continued through her teens and twenties, and by her mid twenties she started to notice that her ‘off switch’ with alcohol was disappearing. It was becoming harder and harder to control. After getting married and quickly becoming pregnant, Keri noticed something: She felt so much better pregnant. It was clear to her that the absence of alcohol was the reason why, so after giving birth she was slow to drink again, but it did slowly creep its way back into her life. During Covid, Keri found that it was easy to give up alcohol since the pressures of a social life had been diminished. In 2021, she cut out alcohol for 14 months! But as social engagements started to pick back up, alcohol slipped back in. Keri has had many ‘Day 1s’ since then, and she hasn’t felt until now like she had the tools to maintain her sobriety long term. Sober community has proven to be a major part of Keri’s toolkit! Now, at 30 days sober, she feels ready to make sobriety a permanent part of her life. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

These past few months have been a lot, and today I’m here for a little vent session to get it off my chest. It’s so important to find a community that will support you when you just need to vent, because sometimes a little venting is all you need to put things into perspective. Thanks for being that community for me today! I’ll talk about how life has been ‘lifing’ lately, why it’s felt like I’ve been failing in so many ways, the perspective shift I experienced when I realized that everything is actually pretty great, and how that moment never would’ve happened if I was still drinking. Are you searching for a community to support you in your sobriety?Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heather grew up in a party house, so it seemed completely natural to her when she started drinking and became a party girl herself. There were short moments when she questioned her drinking throughout her teens and twenties, but they never lasted long. Life started to become intense as Heather entered her late twenties and got married. A five year journey to become a mother, followed by intense postpartum depression and skin cancer that took 75% of her ear had her leaning on wine as a means of support. At 38, Heather found herself unexpectedly pregnant with her second child during a very intense moment in her professional life. This all culminated into a period of chronic stress and a diagnosis of Crohn’s. She was still drinking, but it was becoming clear that something needed to change. Throughout the following years, Heather began to make those changes - she left her job and got certified in a new career path. Then, when her son ended up in the hospital at the beginning of 2024 she took it to the next step - she sought more help for her depression and began her journey toward sobriety. Heather is now 120 days sober! Quit Like a Woman and the Sober Mom Life Cafe have both been such major supports for her. After 90 days it was clear - she never sees herself going back to alcohol. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My Mom Susan, our resident therapist, is back this week to educate us on cross-addictions. If you’ve ditched alcohol only to find yourself developing an addiction to something new, whether that be shopping, gambling, marijuana, or many other things, then this episode is for you. Susan will explain the differences between a habit, a compulsion, and an addiction. Then, we’ll talk about how to identify and navigate the emotional elements that lie at the source of distressing compulsions or addictions.As you’re navigating cross-addictions, make sure that you ask the big question - is this thing helping me come home to myself? Or is it helping me escape myself? As you explore, be sure to practice self-compassion! And always remember - there is a community ready to support you. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meghan’s relationship with alcohol seemed ‘normal’ to her for years. Life as ICU nurse with young children kept her drinking to a minimum. But as her kids got older and she changed careers, alcohol crept into her weeknights until she often found herself hungover or even blacking out. After one such night with family in 2019, she received a call from her dad. He had a message - clean up your act. The shame from this call led her to quit drinking that very day, and she stopped for almost a year. During this sober year, Meghan felt amazing! But then, Covid happened, and at one year sober Meghan felt safe to try moderation. Though it started out alright, Meghan’s drinking eventually snowballed until alcohol became the centerpiece of her life. She started experiencing intense anxiety, unaware of its connection to alcohol, and was prescribed anti-anxiety medication. The meds seemed to shut off the part of her brain that felt shame for drinking, so her drinking progressed. After weaning off the medicine, her shame returned and it all became clear - her drinking was out of control. After one night of heavy drinking, Meghan awoke at 3am and knew she’d had enough. She texted her sister and cousin and admitted that she had to stop. Those texts kept her committed - she’s now four months sober! Meghan is so thankful for the support and community she’s found in the Cafe, and she wants you to know that you’re not alone! You just have to find your community. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m bringing back one of my favorite episodes. We’ll be talking all about the mental gymnastics of moderation. If you've ever struggled with moderation or wondered if sobriety could really be the easier choice, this episode is for you.Moderation can be exhausting and terribly shame-inducing. It puts all of the pressure on you to control the situation, while overlooking the fact that alcohol is a highly addictive substance.What if you consider a path where you truly are in control: sobriety. It might feel like a dramatic change, but if you shift your perspective away from ‘losing’ alcohol, and toward what could be waiting for you on the other side, you’ll very possibly find a path to true freedom. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Melinda’s career as a prosecuting attorney, alcohol felt like a necessary way of life. From college on, every professional event centered around alcohol. As time passed, Melinda felt helpless - it felt like it would be career suicide if she stopped drinking. Melinda’s drinking tipped from social to personal when she left her husband, and it accelerated to an alarming degree after her father’s unexpected death. Eventually, Melinda found herself in a dangerous spiral of hiding her drinking from her new partner, her family, and her friends, until she realized she needed help. But help was hard to come by. Due to her public profile, the local treatment center sought to treat her secretly, away from the rest of the patients. It confirmed her worst fear - that her career was in jeopardy if she chose sobriety. Eventually, her drinking led to a break up, and she realized - she couldn’t quit just for her partner. She had to quit for herself. So, one day she decided to commit, and she hasn’t touched a drink since! Melinda is now 2 years sober and she has completely changed her life. She patched up her relationship, changed careers, and developed a healthy routine that has radically shifted her mental and physical health. She also started her own podcast! Check out Women’s Work: A Sober Perspective for professional women who want to stop drinking. Melinda wants you to know: There’s no shame in saving your own life! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My very first guest, Katy Rexing, is back on the show! Check out her first episode here.Today, Katy gives us a big life update. She’ll talk about what it was like to follow her gut and move her family to California, despite experiencing intense fear every step of the way. She’ll share how her husband has followed her into embracing a sober life. Plus, we’ll talk in depth about what everyone in our family gains when we choose sobriety as parents.Katy wants you to know that nothing within you is ‘broken’. You are already whole. You just need to find a way to accept it.If you are interested in exploring meditation in an easy going way, join Katy for weekly meditation! You can learn more at https://katyrexing.com/. Follow her on Instagram at @katyrexingCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s real sober mom, Erin, grew up in an Irish Catholic family, and drinking just seemed like a way of life for the adults around her. In highschool, the drinking culture felt much the same, though she didn’t partake much because of athletics. Alcohol was waiting for her in college, though. Feeling young and socially awkward, Erin turned to alcohol as a shoulder to lean on whenever she felt social anxiety. Once alcohol had cemented its place in Erin’s life, it was along for the ride for all of her milestones, and she didn’t question it. After becoming a mom and settling into her career as a trial lawyer, though, life got so packed and overwhelming that she began to grow resentful of her lifestyle. Drinking then became the way that she quieted the noise in her mind. After the birth of her second daughter, Erin began to search for ways to feel better in her life, and she wondered - could ditching alcohol be part of the equation? It took many years for her to make the leap, but in the summer of 2022 she began to muster the courage to try some big changes in her life, no matter what others thought of her.Erin is now one year sober! She wants you to know - It’s your life. You deserve to live the life that you want, no matter what anyone else might think. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if we saw rehab as an opportunity instead of sign of failure? Jen is here today to help you make that perspective shift! Jen is a major part of the Sober Mom Life Cafe, and she shared her story on The Real Sober Moms last fall! Be sure to check out that episode for a deep dive on her story.Today, Jen details her two separate experiences in rehab, and how a different mindset going into each stint made all of the difference in the world. She wants you to know - rehab doesn’t have to be seen as a black mark on your life! It can be seen as a launching pad for starting the life you want to live. If rehab isn’t an option for you, that’s okay! Just make sure to find somewhere where you can share your truth and shed your shame, whether that be with family, a trusted friend, a therapist, or a community of like minded people going through the same things as you. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are here for another installment of SobieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and reality TV. We’ve got a lot to talk about this week! We’re diving deep into the role that alcohol plays in the lives of The Real Housewives of Orange County, from the false dichotomy of ‘alcoholism’ to how alcohol has exposed the cracks in the friendships between the women. Plus: the new sober bar Carl is opening in Brooklyn (in partnership with multiple past guests of our show!), the upcoming Love Island reunion, and the bar fights Katie and Suzanne got in during their drinking days. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meg Fee from You Don’t Have to Drink is back on the show! Check out her first episode on the show here. Something has changed in Meg’s life since she was last here - she’s now a mom to a 4 month old little girl! Today, Meg shares how sobriety has impacted her experience of early motherhood, her personal opinion on ‘if pregnancy counts’ in sobriety, and her journey with giving up THC. We’ll chat about the dangers of marketing THC beverages as ‘non-alcoholic’ alternatives, and why Meg began to feel like THC was becoming a barrier to her sobriety. For more about Meg, visit her at @youdonthavetodrink on Instagram! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol was ever present in Jessie’s childhood, to the point where it felt like she had two sets of parents: sober parents during the day, and drunk parents at night. Drinking affected each of her parents differently, though, and she was told from a young age that only her father had a drinking problem, because alcohol made him treat others poorly. Once Jessie started drinking at 14, she leaned on this assumption and never questioned her drinking. As a young adult, Jessie married to a man with an alcohol addiction and became pregnant. Postpartum Depression hit her hard upon having her son, and Mommy Wine Culture seeped in, leading her to rely on alcohol to cope when she didn’t feel comfortable asking for help. As her son got older, though, she began to realize that she didn’t want him to grow up in the same way she did, so she left her husband and tried to start anew. It wasn’t until Jessie found herself single after a couple more relationships that she began to wonder if her own drinking was a problem. This question led her to the The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! After a long time of lurking, she posted in the group that she just wanted to be sober for one day. The support she got from the community was unexpected, beautiful, and overwhelming. That one day of sobriety turned into two days, which turned into a full week, which has now turned into 6 months of sobriety! Jessie believes she only succeeded in sobriety with community support. She wants you to know that it is okay to ask for help! If you’re struggling in any way, whether it be with parenting, alcohol, or something else, you are safe to ask for help. Are you searching for a community to support you in your sobriety?Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today writer and sobriety influencer Kate Taylor is on the show to share her sobriety story! Kate tells us about growing up in a high end drinking culture, and how that made her romanticize alcohol from a young age. Then, she shares how her drinking got out of control (including an evening at a knitting club that ended up in a jail cell!). One night, two bottles of wine deep, Kate couldn’t take it anymore. She drunkenly recorded an 8-minute video, begging her sober self to stop picking up that first drink. The next morning, sober, she found the courage to watch the video - and she chose to listen. She’s now 2 ½ years sober and refuses to give anymore of her life to alcohol. Kate shares the challenges she faced having a partner who still drank, and what she’s experienced since he has chosen to try a year of sobriety. Plus, she tells us about the beautiful ways in which her relationship with her daughters changed when she gave up alcohol. Kate is the host of The Sober Effect. She can be found on Instagram @walkingthestraightlineAre you searching for a community to support you in your sobriety?Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whispers of an ‘alcoholic’ father felt constant in Elizabeth’s home as a child, leading her to associate alcohol with secrecy and shame. With this stigma in mind, she successfully kept alcohol at the fringes of her life for many years. It wasn’t until she moved after college that alcohol started to find its way in - as a crutch to lean on to make new friends in a new place. As the years passed and alcohol slipped more deeply into Elizabeth’s day-to-day life, the word ‘alcoholic’ lurked continually in the back of her mind, but she didn’t know if the term truly applied to her. Then, a joke her children made, calling her an alcoholic, made her stop in her tracks. Was she?This led Elizabeth to try her hand at moderation, but like so many of us it did not work at all. Thinking she needed something more, Elizabeth took a break from drinking. In that break she experienced something majorly eye opening - the pure joy she could feel during a night of sober partying. She didn’t need alcohol to have fun! It was then that the puzzle pieces started to come together. Finally, This Naked Mind and Quit Like a Woman clued her into the ways in which alcohol was harming her, and during her preparation for a vacation where alcohol would be center stage she realized… she didn’t want to drink anymore. In that moment she became spontaneously sober! Elizabeth is now four months sober and she wants you to know: Yes, sometimes it is hard, but you will never regret a night when you don’t drink. Are you searching for a community to support you in your sobriety?Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My mom Susan is back on the show to talk about an extremely important topic - drinking and driving. In addition to being a therapist, Susan is an Intoxicated Driver Program Assessor, and in this role she has listened to people talk about the fallout of drinking and driving for over two decades. The legal and safety repercussions of DUIs, DWIs, or OWIs can be intense. One of the scariest parts, in my opinion, is that very few of us actually understand the details of how quickly alcohol can affect our safety behind the wheel. So, today we’re going to shed light on the facts. You’ll learn what ‘blood alcohol level’ truly means, how safe (or unsafe) it is to drive below the legal intoxication limit of .08, and symptoms you’ll experience at different blood alcohol levels. Are you searching for a community to support you in your sobriety?Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Real Sober Mom, Laura, grew up in a home with two struggling parents - her father with alcohol addiction and her mother with mental illness. The fractures in her homelife caused her to struggle socially at school, but once she tried alcohol she experienced a sense of relief. Her challenges didn’t feel so hard when she was drinking. At that point, alcohol quickly became enshrined in her life through her teens and twenties. As an adult, Laura fell into the profile for gray area drinking. When her daughters began to enter their teenage years, she began to worry. Did she want her daughters to have the same experience that she had as a child? The answer was no. It was time to make a change. Laura’s path to sobriety took many steps, with stops and starts. Finally, community support and education gave her what she needed to completely leave alcohol behind. Today, Laura shares how hypnosis helped her in her sobriety journey, the trauma she has had to face with a therapist now that she is sober, how her relationship with her husband has been affected by her lifestyle change, and the experiences she had on work trips as she was trying to get sober. Are you searching for a community to support you in your sobriety?Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My husband Russell is back on the show, and this time things are a little different - he’s 100 days sober! Today Russell will share why he decided to commit to one full year of sobriety. We’ll talk about the benefits of creating a goal, how he’s handled challenging social situations without drinking, and the physical, mental and emotional changes he’s experienced in the first 100 days of his sobriety. Plus, Russell gives his advice for the ever popular question - what to do if you want your partner to stop drinking. Check out Russell’s first appearance on the show here.Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are here for another installment of SobieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and reality TV! This week we’re talking about Suzanne’s first impressions of Love Island, and the dizzyingly jampacked first episode of Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Plus - Katie meets Jax on her LA trip, How Lindsay’s pregnancy will affect Summer House, and our opinions on The Situation’s book. Do you have topics you’d like us to cover on the next SobieTEA? Send Katie a note at @soberlivingct on Instagram! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Knower, my therapist mom, joins us today for an Ask Me Anything, therapist style! She is a licensed professional counselor with a substance abuse specialization and is here today to answer the most common questions you submitted on Instagram. We’ll talk about the challenge of convincing a loved one to stop drinking, if trauma can be healed without a professional therapist, how the ‘stages of change’ apply to alcohol, the role of a therapist in a person’s healing journey, our thoughts on rehab, and tips for redirecting your negative internal thoughts. The following books were mentioned in today’s episode: Codependent No More by Melody BeattieBuy Yourself the F*cking Lillies by Tara SchusterCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shannon always went overboard with alcohol, from the very first time she got drunk from her parents liquor cabinet when she was 15. She spaced out her drinking in her teens and twenties because she always knew she would drink all night once she got started. Once Shannon began having kids she became obsessed with having a clean, healthy, non-toxic life. She cooked entirely organic and was extremely careful about the chemicals in her home, but she gave alcohol a pass. She turned a blind eye to any information that said alcohol was bad for her health. When a breast cancer diagnosis turned Shannon’s life upside down in 2020, her alcohol consumption began to grow worse and she began extremely angry that she had developed cancer despite her deep commitment to a healthy lifestyle. The fact that she got cancer simply didn’t make sense to her. In the years following her fight with breast cancer, Shannon finally began to open her ears to the truth about what alcohol can do to the body, and she is so thankful that she started to listen. She kept drinking while she was learning about alcohol's effects, but eventually she knew too much. One year ago Shannon woke up and realized she was done. She is so proud of herself for now having a full year of sobriety under her belt! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kathryn has been a lifelong overachiever, but that didn’t stop her from being a heavy drinker. It did, however, mask her view of what alcohol was doing to her life. In 2019, Kathryn received her first hint of a wakeup call when she fell down a flight of stairs after a night of drinking. This injury resulted in an emergency surgery months later and has left her with permanent nerve damage. Kathryn absolved alcohol of blame for the fall and continued drinking. During the pandemic, struggling with the insecurities that arose from her injury, Kathryn turned to alcohol more than she ever had before. Her drinking became a source of strife between her and her boyfriend and was central to their breakup. In the aftermath she went on a booze filled trip that culminated in a massive hangover and anxiety attack. This time, she heeded the wakeup call and committed herself to sobriety and personal growth. This journey led her back to her boyfriend and she quickly became pregnant. A beautiful transition into parenthood made Kathryn think she could invite alcohol back into her life. She thought she’d now be able to moderate safely. This started a back and forth dance with drinking, until she could finally see the benefits of sobriety clear as day. Kathryn is now completely confident in her choice to stay sober. She feels like she can have just as much fun when she’s sober, and has no interest in ever going back! Are you searching for a community to support you in your sobriety?Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gill Tietz of Sober Powered is here to help me kick off Dry July with an Alcohol 101 lesson. From her perspective as a former biochemist, Gill drops some major bombs about alcohol’s effects that will forever change how you look at the substance. We’ll dive into what alcohol is, how it affects our bodies and brains, how alcohol consumption affects women's bodies differently, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. If you’re struggling in your sobriety, let this episode enlighten you to all of the science-backed reasons why quitting is one of the best decisions you will ever make! Learn more about Gill on Instagram and check out her Dry July series on the Sober Powered Podcast. Are you searching for a community to support you in your sobriety?Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today my brother Jay is joining me for a conversation that he and I both know a lot about - grief and sobriety. Our society encourages us to be quiet about the complicated and overwhelming feelings of grief, but it needs to be talked about, so today we’re doing just that. Jay lost his best friend one month ago in a tragic accident, and today he’s here to share with us how he has been processing his traumatic loss, and how sobriety has played into his experience. Jay wants you to know that there is no substance that will take away the pain of loss. Grief can only be managed with time. If you’re struggling with grief and sobriety, check out my other episode on the topic here. Are you searching for a community to support you in your sobriety?Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women.My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best selling author Emily (Belden) Bond joins me today for an eye opening conversation about her breast cancer journey and how it has changed her relationship with alcohol. Emily shares the unbelievable story of how she was diagnosed, how her treatment has unfolded over the past year, what she experienced when she shared her diagnosis publicly, and how cancer has forever altered her relationship with alcohol. Emily urges all women to seek testing for breast cancer, no matter your age. Please share Emily’s diagnosis story with 8 other women to help raise awareness! 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lives. Learn more about Emily and her writing on her website and her Instagram! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeMy mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the biggest worries that often comes up in our groups is: How do I travel without drinking? Whether it be a trip to Europe or an all inclusive vacation, it can be hard to envision what travel can look like when you take the focus off of alcohol. My mom, who’s almost 2 years sober, just got back from a trip to Paris! Today she’s here to share everything she experienced on her sober trip in hopes that you’ll feel inspired to experience a sober trip of your own. She’ll share how her sobriety was treated by her travel companions, how she communicated her sobriety to others, the NA options that were available to her, and what it felt like to stick to her values and commitments as she traveled. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeMy mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Growing up on the road following the Grateful Dead tour, Elan didn’t experience much in the way of boundaries. This loose childhood caused Elan to feel uncared for and unsafe. Alcohol wiped that feeling away, and she quickly began to rely on the substance. As Elan got further into childhood, her father remarried, and his new wife installed strict boundaries. Elan rebelled intensely, and landed in the first of many treatment centers at age 13. It’s clear to Elan now that treatment could only work for her if the yearning for change came from within, and Elan simply wasn’t ready. So, she continued to drink throughout her teens and twenties, until her alcohol consumption resulted in a debilitating bout of pancreatitis. Though she was told to stop drinking alcohol, she was prescribed painkillers to deal with the pain, and she quickly became addicted to those instead. This led to a dangerous time in her life that resulted in her partner dying as a result of his own experience with painkillers. It was at that moment that Elan experienced a wakeup call. Feeling her own grief, and seeing the grief that poured from his loved ones, Elan realized she never wanted to make someone feel like that. She was killing herself, and she needed to stop. Elan chose sobriety at 28 and began a deep spiritual journey to learn who she was, how she felt, and how to process it all. She found that sobriety offered her access to the full range of human emotion - and that true joy was only available to her within a sober life. Sobriety has been a massive portal for her personal growth, and she feels like she’s only just beginning! Elan can be found on Instagram @joyreignitionspecialistCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeMy mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are here for another installment of SobieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo TV! This week we’re talking about the Vanderpump Rules 3-part reunion, the latest developments on The Valley, Carl and Lindsay’s breakup from a sober perspective, and the status of the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion. Plus - The Traitors Season 3 cast announcement, celebrity spottings, the missing alcohol on Below Deck Mediterranean, and Katie’s Bravo-centric plans for her upcoming LA tripDo you have topics you’d like us to cover on the next SobieTEA? Send Katie a note at @soberlivingct on Instagram! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeMy mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julia Dzafic is back on the show to share a story that is so relatable and important. If you are new to sobriety and summer is feeling like a challenge, then this is a must listen! Julia’s first appearance on the podcast highlighted her first experience with sobriety, but as summer rolled around that year, she felt like she had a grip on alcohol. Maybe it was finally possible for her to drink in a controlled and moderated way. Moderation seemed to work for a month, but by three months Julia found herself right back where she’d started - unable to control her drinking. It was then that she realized, once and for all, that alcohol did not work for her body. Today, Julia is 6 weeks sober, and this time it feels permanent. Julia vulnerably shares the lessons she learned from her moderation attempt, and how she is doing sobriety differently this time around. We talk about self compassion, social anxiety, relationships, and so much more. Julia’s just released a beautiful cookbook, Garden Grown! Follow Julia on Instagram @lemonstripesCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeMy mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karen grew up in a home without alcohol, but that didn’t stop it from finding her in high school. Binge drinking quickly became a part of her life, and she chose not to go to college because she knew she would party it away. After making her way through beauty school, Karen became a mom, and drinking ended up slipping pretty easily into the backseat of her life. She was able to moderate her drinking for years. Then, Karen’s children got older, and more space appeared in her days. She consistently began to fill that new free time with alcohol. Like so many moms, the pandemic pushed alcohol to the center stage of her life, and in a full resurgence of her drinking, Karen struggled to show up for her family and experienced her first blackout - at age 53.It seemed like something was wrong, and Karen committed to Dry January to see if alcohol was the problem. On Day 18 something incredible happened. She ‘woke up’. The lights were brighter, the colors were more vivid, and Karen started to wonder - what had she been missing while numbing out with alcohol? That experience led Karen to dive deep into quit lit, podcasts and meetings in the Sober Mom Life Cafe. All the while, though, she kept drinking. But over the months she found courage to ask herself a big question: What was she getting from alcohol? And, was it making her experience better in any way? Karen committed to 90 days of sobriety to find out. By Day 40 it was clear to her - alcohol was making her life harder and was robbing her of experiences. She was not going back. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer has arrived! The days are long, the weather is gorgeous, and the pool party invites are starting to arrive. If the idea of not drinking this summer is causing you anxiety, this episode is for you. Today we’re going to prepare you for your first sober summer, so you can experience the magic that can be found in these long, beautiful, alcohol-free days. We’ll talk about making the decision to stay sober, reconnecting with your younger self who loved summer before alcohol, and how to manage the social challenges that might arise in a sober summer. If you’re looking for more resources for your sober summer, check out my latest blog post:How to Navigate Your First Sober Summer with Ease! My mocktail recipe e-book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ is here to help you through the summer! Grab your $7 copy here. How to Socialize Sober Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are here for another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo TV! This week we’re talking about the season finale of Vanderpump Rules, Brittany’s frustration at Jax’s drinking, the problematic drinking culture on Summer House, and Carl and Lindsay’s fight. Plus - PK and Dorit, Why budgets are being slashed in reality TV, and the bizarre behavior of the guests on Below Deck Down Under. Do you have topics you’d like us to cover on the next SobrieTEA? Send Katie a note at @soberlivingct on Instagram! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Kristen Beckett of @mocktailsandmarathons joins me for a great conversation about the false promise of moderation, the challenges of navigating drinking and sobriety with a partner, and the beauty of the online sober community. A fellow Wisconsite, Kristen grew up in a home where drinking was seen as a normal part of everyday life. After the traumatic birth of her daughter, however, she began to lean on alcohol for more than just a way to unwind. The progressive nature of the substance then took hold, and during Covid she began drinking in the mornings to stave off the hangover from the night before. What followed were multiple rock bottoms, a trip to the ER, many Day 1’s, and ultimately the moment when it just clicked… and she was done. Kristen began @mocktailsandmarathons as a way to unpack her experiences during early sobriety, and she found so much healing and growth in the community she has built there! Kristen wants to encourage you to stick with it! You will find your groove. Are you new to sobriety? Read How to Navigate Your First Sober Summer with Ease! My mocktail recipe e-book, ‘No Ethanol Needed’ here to help you through the summer! Grab your copy here. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a younger child in her family, Kelsi always looked forward to having her first drink. Her older siblings made alcohol seem like the centerpiece of belonging, connection and fun. This perspective stayed with Kelsi throughout high school and college, and since she was still able to stay on top of life while rocking a hangover, she never saw it as a problem. As Kelsi moved into adulthood, fitness goals and parenthood made her feel ready to slow down. Yet, alcohol stayed present in her life. Ready for a change, Kelsi began the moderation game. Though she could successfully moderate most of the time, every once in a while a slip would occur, and a sense of failure would erupt within her, chipping away at her self esteem.Two such slips resulted in actions that put her children in danger - and at that point Kelsi had a major wakeup call: She really didn’t like who she was when she was drinking. The only way for her to change was to stop drinking entirely. Kelsi feels so much freedom in her sobriety, and she credits her sober community for helping her thrive! Are you new to sobriety? Grab our 5 Tips to Help you Through your First 30 Days of Sobriety! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s real sober mom, Sara, is back on the pod after first appearing in November of 2022! If you haven’t listened to her first episode, be sure to check it out here. Today, Sara catches us up on how she’s been doing now that she is almost 2 ½ years sober - with sobriety, her family, and her personal life. We’ll talk about how dabbling in moderation back in the day has helped Sara stay sober now, her new perspective on free time now that she’s sober, the importance of letting our kids have the center stage on their memorable milestone moments, and all the ways in which Sara can now show up for her family that weren’t possible when she was drinking. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Madeline Campbell from Happiest Sober is on the pod today to share her unique sobriety journey. You guys, Madeline quit drinking in her 20s. Can you imagine?! One of the biggest reasons why Madeline began to question her drinking so early in life is because she had a great role model growing up: a sober mom. Today, we talk about Madeline’s childhood experience with a sober mom, how her drinking progressed through her late teens and 20s, the ways in which her mom helped her navigate sobriety when she was ready to quit, the importance of speaking to your kids about alcohol, and embracing the discomfort that can arise in early sobriety. Check out Madeline’s wonderful sobriety Instagram @happiestsober, and check out The Happiest Sober Podcast! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Like so many small town girls, Abby’s first drink was a wine cooler in the middle of a field. Though she hated the taste, she learned that alcohol could be a tool to rely on: for an escape from her painful home life, as a way to fit in, and to help her ignore the nagging feeling that she didn’t belong. Throughout college and young adulthood, she leaned on it, throwing herself into a heavy drinking social life until she realized… She didn’t like herself. Even as Abby began to work on herself, alcohol remained in her life, and it stayed present as she fell in love, got married and had two kids. In the pandemic though, stuck at home with a baby and a toddler, her drinking began to spiral in a new way. When Abby began to question her drinking, she reached for podcasts like this one, and she was so comforted by the women who sounded so much like her. Alcohol felt like a part of her identity, though, and she had no idea if she could give it up. However, the questions started to get louder. Could she get off this train before she hit rock bottom? Did she want her children to know her as a party girl? She knew she had to try. Hand in hand with her sister, she decided to attempt 100 days of sobriety. After she successfully reached 100 days it became clear to her: she didn’t want to go back! Abby recommends that you just start, even if you don’t feel ready. It can be messy and imperfect at the beginning, and that’s okay! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is such a pinch me moment! The incredible Annie Grace is on the podcast. Annie’s first book, This Naked Mind, changed my life. And I’m not alone! So many women in the Sober Mom Life Cafe have had the same experience. In addition to being the bestselling author of multiple books, Annie Grace is the founder of This Naked Mind, where millions of people have found freedom from alcohol through her groundbreaking emotion-based change framework. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how a drinking heavy workplace culture brought alcohol into Annie’s life, the importance of removing shame from the conversation when speaking about alcohol, Annie’s thoughts on moderation, how sobriety affected her relationships, and even how to talk to your kids about alcohol.This Naked Mind is a must read. I recommend buying both the audiobook and book copies to get the most out of the experience! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I are back for the second installment of SobieTEA where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo TV! This week we’ll deep dive into The Valley, and Katie will explain why the pool party gave her ‘the ick’. Then, we’ll share our thoughts on Carl and Lindsay’s impending breakup on Summer House. Plus, Lala’s insemination party, the power of Craig and Shep’s friendship, and Katie brings us a brand new segment: Gone in 60 Seconds! Do you have feedback or topics you’d like to cover on the next SobieTEA? Send Katie a note at @soberlivingct on Instagram! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Society has done such an effective job of teaching us to restrict our emotions that it can feel hard to believe that emotions are a completely natural human experience. So many of us learned to reach for a drink when we started to feel an uncomfortable emotion, and we lost touch with how to feel anything at all. Learning how to feel your emotions is often one of the biggest parts of a sobriety journey. So today, I ask my therapist mom: How do you feel emotions in an effective way? We’ll talk about how to recognize and process emotions, the dangers of emotional numbing, understanding shame, and even how to model effective emotional awareness for our children. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s real sober mom, Ashlee, made a pledge to herself when she was young: she would never drink. Ashlee had experienced first hand the damage caused by a parent who drank, and she never wanted to be that mom. Yet, when she turned 21 and had her first drink, things got complicated. For her, it was ‘love at first sip’. Today, Ashlee tells the story of how the ‘attention seeking party girl lifestyle’ upended her life almost immediately. She details the intense drinking culture she experienced in the military, and shares how alcohol seeped into every corner of her life until it affected her ability to show up for her husband, her work, and her children. Ashlee experienced deep healing and recovery in AA, and she shares her opinions on the strengths and limitations of the program. Ashlee wants you to know: You can quit even when it feels like the world around you is centered around alcohol. Those who love you can adapt! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s an exciting day on the pod - The incredible Emily Ley is finally here, and she is telling her sobriety story publicly for the very first time! In today’s episode, Emily will share about how she began to self medicate with alcohol to manage undiagnosed ADD, her silent sober curious journey, the doctor that completely invalidated her urge to quit drinking, how she feels like she discovered a ‘secret to life’ in sobriety, and so much more! Emily wants you to know: you do not have to have a ‘Capital P’ Problem to quit drinking! If you were as moved and inspired by Emily as I was, then you need to follow her on Instagram at @emilyley and check out her books and organizational products at www.emilyley.comCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this flashback from May 2023, I’ll share my approach to sobriety, and how I found myself at the place I am now with alcohol. When I began my sober journey, I only knew what I didn’t want: I didn’t want alcohol to take one more day away from me. Now I know what I do want: a full, expansive and beautiful sober life. Your sober journey gets to look the way YOU want it to. It doesn’t have to follow anyone else’s guidelines. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Audrey and I are tackling a big topic: Why we believe pregnancy is different and doesn't completely count as a sober experience. We know that might sound harsh, but stick with us! Because our goal in today’s episode is to empower you to see all that sobriety has to offer you that you didn’t experience during pregnancy.We lay out how sobriety differs from pregnancy, the ways in which pregnancy makes it easy to abstain, how society pressures us to pick a drink back up immediately after giving birth, and so much more. If you’re a mom who quit during pregnancy and is wondering if alcohol might be making motherhood harder - this episode is for you. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly is a mid-40’s mom of three, on again/off again stay at home mom who is working on figuring how to navigate a new ADHD diagnosis and sobriety. She began her drinking career in high school like many of us. It wasn’t her favorite, due to the lack of control she felt when drunk. Between joining the military at 20 and then being a mom not wanting to find a new pot dealer in her 30’s, she shifted to alcohol. First it was for fun partying, then it became a helpful way to shut down her brain to sleep, and finally a way to wash away the overwhelm of parenthood. A few decades later, she recognized it had become problematic and had no idea how to manage life without it. While she is less then thrilled about all the work a sober life entails, she absolutely knows that it is worth it. She just reserves the right to grumble about it. Alcohol Explained by William Porter and Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker were instrumental in opening Kelly’s eyes to realize the truth: She wasn’t the problem. Alcohol was the problem. After a few stops and starts, in March of 2023 she quit for good! She has found the community she craved in The Sober Mom Life Cafe and she leans on podcasts and self care in order to stay sober. It has felt like a hard road, and she is so proud of herself for what she has accomplished! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If anyone can make sobriety look glamorous, it’s Morgan Matkovic. Morgan is a lifestyle blogger, special needs advocate, mother, and author. On top of all that, she is almost three months sober! Morgan and I have been blogging buddies for nine years, and I am so happy that our paths have crossed in this wonderful way! Today Morgan talks about the role alcohol played on her social feed when she was drinking, why she felt so ready to try Dry January this year, how her daughter’s ASD diagnosis made her realize that alcohol was not making motherhood easier, and so much more! Morgan’s lifestyle blog is so beautiful and aspirational. Check her out on Instagram at @morganmatkovic or at www.morganmatkovic.com. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie joins me today for the first episode in a new series: SobrieTEA! Like so many sober moms in our community, Katie and I are both obsessed with Bravo. Plus, Katie is plugged into the reality world professionally! So today we're here to spill all the tea from the Bravo world, with a special lens on how alcohol plays a role.In this episode we tackle the latest seasons of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Summer House and Vanderpump Rules, sharing our thoughts on the drama, the relationships, and (especially) the sobriety and drinking.If you haven’t checked out Katie’s episode of The Real Sober Moms, check it out here! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erinn O’Neill of the 2 Sober Girls Podcast joins me today! Erinn is a big proponent of AA, and she should absolutely be in charge of the organization's rebrand. She was so kind to answer all of my burning questions about AA, and her approach to sobriety is so soulful, light and non-judgmental! In this episode Erinn shares her sobriety journey, how reconnecting with her faith led her to sobriety, why she finds power in the term ‘alcoholic’ and why she believes so deeply in the mission of AA. Learn more about Erinn’s coaching at @recoverwitherinnCheck out the 2 Sober Girls Podcast! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Growing up, Kara felt like her father had chosen alcohol over his family. He was in and out of rehab for alcohol addiction when she was young, which ultimately led to her parents divorce. Kara’s mom remarried when she was four and Kara grew up in a blended family of six kids. Though it was a great family life, with so many kids in the house there was no space for her parents to support her emotional needs. Kara had social anxiety, and she began to lean on alcohol to support her in social situations. Then, as she became an adult, alcohol became the go to coping mechanism she reached for at the end of a long day. Once Kara became a mom, though, the shame began to mount. It didn’t matter how much she drank… the simple act of drinking made her feel like she was choosing alcohol over her kids. This was not a cycle that she was willing to repeat. Yet, no one seemed to understand the reasons why she wanted to quit. She didn’t have a physical addiction… Why did she need to quit drinking? It took some time for her to push the opinions of others out of her mind, but as she neared 40 she realized that giving up alcohol could help her reach everything she hoped to achieve. She was going to quit for herself. Other people’s opinions did not matter. Kara is now one year sober and she is not looking back! She wants you to know: It’s okay to quit drinking, even if you don’t have a ‘problem’. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lifestyle reporter Rachel Paula Abrahamson recently penned the article Sober Moms are challenging wine mom culture one playdate at a time for Today.com, and I am honored to welcome her to the show for her first podcast conversation about her own sobriety.We’ll talk about how drinking became central to her life, the reasons she ultimately chose to quit, how we talk to our kids about alcohol, and the need for society to abandon the idea that a ‘rock bottom’ is required for sobriety. Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelpaulaCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s real sober mom, Aimee, is a dietician who spent years educating others on the dangers of alcohol… all while struggling to find her own way to sobriety. Alcohol became Aimee’s primary way to cope after she became a mom. She leaned on it to get her through sleepless nights, a job she despised, and the fear and stress of working in healthcare during Covid. Due to her expertise as a dietician, Aimee knew that her relationship with alcohol was problematic, but she couldn’t envision what a path to sobriety could look like for her. In the summer of 2023, Aimee decided to give it a try. Between a vacation, fitness goals, and a surgery, she quit for months. Yet, when she let alcohol back into her life… she went right back to drinking a bottle of wine a night. She knew then that what she needed was support. Aimee joined the Sober Mom Life Cafe and began coming to peer support meetings while she was still drinking. She saw through the stories of other women that sobriety could actually stick! With the support of a community, Aimee tried again. She has been sober since last fall, and she feels like she has so much more time in life! Her trust in herself has also skyrocketed to the point that she left her job and began her own business. Aimee wants you to know that sobriety has so many benefits - Give yourself a chance to experience them! Connect with Aimee here -www.aimeedempsey.comAnd on IG @aimeedempsey.rdCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For most of Emily's life, she only knew one way to drink: ‘Wisconsin-style binge drinking’. (I can relate. We grew up in the same town!) After becoming a nutritionist, however, a subtle sense of guilt about her drinking began to bubble beneath the surface. She didn’t think much of it, though, because she had no idea how toxic alcohol was - they never addressed it in her nutrition classes! After becoming a mom, Emily’s weekend binges became 5pm glasses of wine, and year over year her guilt grew. Still, quitting never crossed her mind. In fact, in 2019 she was mindblown to learn that a friend was trying Sober January. The concept didn’t even make sense to her! Emily now realizes that that conversation planted the seed for her sobriety journey. By the end of 2020, Emily was seeking sober curious content. Her curiosity got the better of her when she tried a 21-day sober challenge. It was then that she experienced a terrifying wake up call - alcohol withdrawal symptoms. From there, she began to pay attention. When she returned to drinking, she could taste the ethanol and see the effect her hangovers had on her life. Six months later she took her next break, and this one ended up sticking. She is still sober to this day! She is now starting to learn what she enjoys outside of drinking, and is working to fill her life with fulfilling self care. While she doesn’t say ‘forever’, she cannot think of a single thing that would make drinking worth it again. Check out Emily’s nutrition and food blog at www.myeverydaytable.com! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You made it! 365 Days have been marked off the calendar. You are officially one year sober! …Now what? Today my mom & our resident therapist, Susan Knower, is here to talk about this unique point in the sobriety journey. We’ll chat about the thoughts that arise when the novelty of sobriety wears off, how to deal with the emotions that lie beneath your drinking, the importance of community in all stages of sobriety, and even what you can learn from the ‘gift’ of boredom. Resources from today’s episode: Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget by Sarah HepolnThe Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Real Sober Mom, Erin, is here with a story that is so relatable. In high school, alcohol gave Erin her first taste of ‘fitting in’. She leaned on it to socialize on the weekends throughout her teens and early 20s, and she never gave it much thought. Her drinking always seemed ‘normal’ when compared with those around her! Once she began having children, though, alcohol slowly started to seep into her weekday life, as wine became a ‘reward’ for making it through the intense days being a working mom. In 2016, things took a turn. Erin experienced a devastating pregnancy loss at around 20 weeks. In the aftermath, therapy and community support did not feel like enough. She began to lean on alcohol to cope. The progression of her drinking was slow, but she eventually found herself often drinking a bottle a night, and something within her began to whisper… was she an alcoholic? But the term didn’t quite seem to fit. Erin felt stuck in a pattern of questioning and moderation. Then, last fall, she found the Sober Mom Life community. This space helped her see a path forward! She has now been sober since January 1st, and in that time she has experienced so many big sober milestones. Erin is slated to run The Boston Marathon on her 100th day of sobriety, and she can’t wait to experience how good she will feel on that day! Erin wants to share words of wisdom that a longtime sober friend told her: The elevator stops at every floor, and you can get off at any floor. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a massive blind spot within the medical community when it comes to the dangers of alcohol. Dr. Kara Pepper is on the podcast today to help us understand why.Dr. Pepper is an Atlanta-based Internist who has been practicing for over 16 years. Before sobriety, her own biases and internalized shame led her to often avoid the topic of alcohol with her patients. She is now two years sober, and it has completely changed her approach to patient care!Today, she shares her sobriety journey, how sobriety has changed the way she speaks to patients regarding alcohol, what can be done to better educate the medical community on the dangers of alcohol, and how to manage disordered eating in the wake of fresh sobriety. Dr. Kara Pepper is licensed in 17 states and specializes in eating disorder care. She is also a certified life coach who supports medical professionals! Learn more about her offerings at www.karapeppermd.com or on Instagram at @karapeppermd Resources: Are You a Gray Area Drinker? with Jolene Park Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this replay from last February, we're talking a big first: Your first sober vacation. It's a big milestone! You might be wondering: can a vacation be fun without alcohol? I'm here to assure you that the answer is yes. Honestly, vacations can be even more enjoyable when you leave alcohol out of the equation. If you’re gearing up for your first sober vacation, I’m here to help. Today I’m sharing steps to help you discover what a vacation without alcohol can be like. You can do this! Resources: My How to Take Your First Sober Vacation blog post: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/02/how-to-take-your-first-sober-vacation/My How to Enjoy Disney World Without Drinking blog post: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/02/how-to-enjoy-disney-world-without-drinking/My Kind of Sweet - What I learned in two years of sobriety: https://mykindofsweet.com/2022/01/what-ive-learned-in-2-years-of-sobriety/#/Huberman Lab Podcast - What alcohol does to your body: https://hubermanlab.com/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health/The sober drinks I had on vacation! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co78Ikusb1C/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=The 4th of July episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000568719357The Witching Hour episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000583666938The Dry January episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000591884992Books to support you (affiliated links): This Naked Mind: https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VQuit Like a Woman: https://amzn.to/3Qnk6lSCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bookstagrammer Hailey Conroy is on the pod today! Hailey had been a weekend binge drinker through high school, college, and even law school, despite her Irish family history of alcohol abuse. She quit during pregnancy, but when her twins were born at 23 weeks, the bottom fell out. Her son passed after 3 days, and her daughter fought to live in the NICU for 9 months. Her 2 glass habit was also born. Alcohol was no longer a social tool for the weekend. It became a daily tool to bludgeon away the feelings so they didn’t swallow her up.Several years and several kids later, Hailey still had her daily mommy wine. She regularly swore off of it, and then caved in the Target alcohol aisle because “two drinks isn’t really a problem.”It was. Hailey quit the day after finishing Holly Whitaker’s book, Quit Like a Woman, and soon noticed that her anxiety decreased, her nightly insomnia disappeared, and the redness around her nose vanished. Now 7 months sober, Hailey wants to bust the myths around “healthy” alcohol moderation. Hailey is a book blogger who shares quit lit recommendations, sober firsts, and fun reels! Check her out on Instagram @hconroybooks. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My worlds are colliding! Today’s real sober mom, Jessica, and I go way back. We met in college, became good friends as adults, and now she’s one year sober and in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! Jessica’s relationship with drinking always centered around her social life. Alcohol felt like a natural part of the social equation, so much so that she didn’t even think about it. After Covid, her home became a social hub for family and friends, and drinks became ever present. Slowly, Jessica started to pay attention to her drinking. And when she did she found herself asking ‘What am I doing?’. Jessica’s Dry January in 2023 turned into a full commitment to sobriety, and she is now one year sober! Jessica shares how her sobriety has (and hasn’t!) impacted her social life. She tells us about the physical and mental benefits she’s experienced from dropping alcohol. Then, she leaves you with some advice: You will get comfortable with your sobriety. It might feel awkward or scary in the beginning, but there is so much ease on the other side. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here today by popular demand, it’s Mallory Ervin!Mallory Ervin is a Kentucky-grown, Nashville-living dreamer who had a roundabout way of arriving at today. From her time in the Miss America pageant to being a three-time contestant on The Amazing Race, Mallory turned her passion for sharing her love of fashion, beauty, and life into a platform for impact. Today she runs a global lifestyle brand she founded in 2016, hosts the Living Fully podcast where she encourages and inspires her dedicated following to seek joy and live fully, and appears across platforms ranging from Instagram to YouTube sharing her life and message of living fully.Today, Mallory shares how rehab saved and ultimately changed her life in 2014. She gives her thoughts on AA as someone who has been through the program but who doesn’t attend meetings to maintain her sobriety. Plus, we even touch on how we are each battling our sugar addictions. Mallory wants you to know: The absence of ‘bad’ is not a qualifier for a good life. Rock bottom is not a requirement for sobriety. If you feel called to make a change, that is all you need!Grab your copy of Mallory’s book Living Fully here! Follow Mallory on Instagram: @malloryervin Learn more about Mallory’s lifestyle brand at https://malloryervin.com/Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s real sober mom, Courtney, grew up as a child in a party household, often feeling forgotten amidst a sea of partygoers at her parent’s house. As she grew, she quickly found that alcohol could serve to alleviate her shyness, and she leaned on it to make friends. As an adult, Courtney became a therapist, and she realized through her work that she had childhood pain that she needed to address. With the help of a therapist using the modality of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Courtney had a revelation: she had been using alcohol to mask the pain she felt from feeling unimportant to her family. At this point Courtney began to seek ‘permission’ to quit drinking, but neither family, nor friends, nor her doctors offered her the permission she was seeking. Then she realized: she was going to have to give herself the permission. She is so glad she did! Through sobriety, Courtney has learned how to truly listen to her personal needs. She has found that she can show up for her family in a much more selfless way. Plus, she has been able to find greater healing with her parents. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today health coach and co-host of The 2 Sober Girls podcast Michaela Horvathova is on the podcast! Michaela shares about how she lived two competing lives in her twenties: one focused on wellness, and one focused on partying. While this isn’t a lifestyle she regrets having lived at the time, it’s one that she found herself very much ready to change as she transitioned into life as a single mom and health coach. Now two years sober, Michaela is dedicated to helping women thrive in wellness, mindset, life and sobriety. In our wonderful conversation, we talk about the importance of mindset in sobriety, creating balance in our daily lives, and so much more! Learn more about Michaela’s health coaching at @healthwithmichaelaCheck out the 2 Sober Girls Podcast! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jaye never thought she qualified for sobriety. She drank often, but just enough to relax at the end of the day. Still, she could feel it taking its toll. She began to try Sober Octobers and Dry Januarys, and she loved how she felt during the breaks, but her drinking always kicked back in as a habit almost immediately after she reached the final day. In January of 2023, though, things felt different. She could finally see alcohol for what it was in her life - a mindless habit that wasn’t serving her anymore. Buoyed by Suzanne’s words that ‘the first mile is the hardest’, she decided to extend past January to try 90 days. What she found on the other side was breathtaking. Her anxiety dissipated, her mind felt clear, and her sense of joy was restored to a level she had never experienced before. Throughout the year, Jaye tried alcohol a few times, but every experience made her more and more sure that she was done for good. She’s a year sober and has no plans to go back. Jaye wants you to remind you that the first mile is the hardest. You owe it to yourself to see what’s on the other side! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As you near the end of Dry January, you probably have some feelings about your alcohol-free month. Maybe you’re unsure of where to go from here. You don’t feel like you want to go back to drinking, but debilitating ‘what if’s’ are starting to swirl through your mind. You’re afraid of what could happen, and what you could ‘lose’, if you gave up alcohol. If that’s where you are, I understand. I just have to ask: What if you keep going? What if, instead of all of your fears coming true, sobriety ends up being better than you ever could have imagined? In this episode we’re going to take those painful ‘what ifs’ and spin them on their head, creating a list of exciting and beautiful ‘what ifs’ instead, so that you can cast off the ball and chain that is holding you back and set yourself free to truly experience what is possible in a sober life.Go deeper and check out these past episodes: How I Think About My SobrietyLearning How to Journal with Laura Tremaine Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're taking a quick break to bring you an interview that I did on the wonderful Double Trouble podcast with twins Nell and Laine! If you're new to this community, this will give you insight into my story —from motherhood, to professional life, to my decision to become spontaneously sober, and the incredible community of sober moms that has grown out of the decision to take sobriety public.Be sure to check out Double Trouble and enjoy more of Nell and Laine's awesome episodes!Follow Double Trouble on Instagram Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You guys, it’s a big day. I am officially four years sober! Today I’m sharing my thoughts from these four incredible years: What I’ve learned, how I’ve changed, and the biggest takeaways I’ve had. I hope these reflections will help you on your own journey, and I just want you to know: the person you are today is not the person you will be one year from now if you take the leap and go alcohol free. There is so much growth, healing and beauty on the other side. Give yourself the chance to experience it! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’re on a sober curious journey, this one's for you! Women like Maria are the reason I started the Sober Mom Life community. Maria joined the group while she was still drinking. Though she was highly conflicted about quitting, she had the incredible courage to show up honestly, ask hard questions, and work through her challenges with support! Maria’s story highlights the sneaky way that alcohol and addiction can slowly take over our lives. Disordered eating had been a challenge in Maria’s life from a young age, and today she details how alcohol, cannabis and stimulants began to intertwine with her binge eating disorder until her coexisting addictions ultimately came to run her life. Though she’d been sober curious for years, having her second child served as the wake up call she’d been waiting for. She’s made massive progress: She is 6 months alcohol-free, 5 months cannabis-free, and 22 days stimulant free! Maria loves the deeper self respect and confidence she’s gained. She encourages you to just try! You never know where it will lead you. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am so excited to welcome sober influencer Jenna Dillulio to the show today! While she’s now a new mom, Jenna actually got sober years before she had her first child. Today she shares her sobriety journey, gives her thoughts on why big alcohol loves to target mothers, and explains why she decided to use her platform to hit back against mommy wine culture from the perspective of someone raised by a heavy drinker. Jenna has such an important perspective to share, and I’m so glad we were able to have this chat! For more of Jenna’s great content, check her out on Instagram at @jennadillulio. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol had been central to Real Sober Mom Katie K’s life during her teens and 20s. From college, to working as a page at NBC, to building an entertainment career in Manhattan, Katie had reveled in a party lifestyle with no second thoughts. Everything changed when the pandemic hit. In 2020, Katie was pregnant. She found herself saying a hasty goodbye to the city life she’d known for 10 years, fleeing Manhattan for a home in the suburbs as the pandemic began to rage. All of this sudden change contributed to major postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter. It felt only natural for her to reach for wine as a way to cope. A heart condition that required surgery was the thing that finally opened Katie’s eyes, but she still wasn’t ready to quit. Armed with a long list of moderation rules, she attempted to control her drinking, but (spoiler alert!) the rules did not work. It was then that she accepted the truth: she needed to kick alcohol for good. Now 7 months sober, Katie does not see herself going back! Writing has served as a major support throughout her sobriety journey. She shares her writing on her sobriety Instagram, @soberlivingCT! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor joins me on her pod today for a fantastic conversation about her upcoming book ‘Drunkish: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol’, out January 16! You guys, this book is so good.You might recognize Stefanie’s name from her past books, many of which actually celebrated mommy wine culture. Today we talk about her big transition from ‘boozy mom’ to sober mom, her experiences on the ‘roulette wheel’ of moderation, and the final moment that made her realize that her only choice was to quit alcohol completely. Stefanie brings so much honesty, wisdom and humor to this conversation. I know you’re going to love it! Preorder Drunkish: A Memoir on Loving and Leaving Alcohol here. Learn more about Stefanie’s writing and her memoir class here: www.stefaniewildertaylor.comCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this replay from 2022, I’ll share why it’s so important to build a sobriety toolbox. I really wish there was a better word than “toolbox”, though. “Toolboxes” are used on things that are broken. I am not broken and neither are you. Nevertheless, today I’ll share the tools that I rely on not just to cope, but to flourish in sobriety. These tools have lifted me up and given me nourishment, rest and focus. I hope you can find something here to add to your own sobriety toolbox! Book recommendations: (affiliated links)This Naked Mind by Annie Gracehttps://thisnakedmind.com/this-naked-mind/We Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen https://www.lauramckowen.com/books/we-are-the-luckiestQuit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker https://amzn.to/3Qnk6lSThe Unexpected Joy Of Being Sober by Catherine Grayhttps://amzn.to/3w1mCWBSunshine Warm Sober by Catherine Gray https://amzn.to/3w0igPKA Sober Girls Guide Podcast https://www.asobergirlsguide.com/podcastBlackout : Remembering The Things I Drank To Forget by Sarah Hepolahttps://amzn.to/3zPvNL7What’s in your sobriety toolbox? Let me know at @thesobermomlife on Instagram. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I teamed up with Gill Tietz from Sober Powered and Micheala and Erinn - the Team behind the 2 sober girls podcast to give our best advice on how to thrive this Dry January!In the show we’ll talk about the concept of Dry January and its impact on sobriety. They share their personal experiences and perspectives on the benefits and challenges of participating in Dry January. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting smaller goals and seeking support during the early stages of sobriety. The hosts reflect on what advice they would give to their newly sober selves and emphasize the need to be present and embrace the journey of sobriety. In this conversation, the guests discuss the benefits of sobriety and share their personal transformations during their first 30 days of sobriety. They highlight the freedom, peace, and mental shift they experienced after giving up alcohol. They also talk about the physical benefits, such as better sleep and improved health. The guests emphasize the power and confidence they gained by staying sober and how it positively impacted their lives. They also discuss the importance of self-care and creating a nurturing environment. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative journey of sobriety and the positive changes it brings.TakeawaysDry January can be a helpful and socially acceptable way to take a break from alcohol and explore sobriety.The benefits of Dry January include increased awareness of drinking habits, improved physical and mental health, and the opportunity to build sober momentum.It is important to set realistic goals and seek support during the early stages of sobriety.Sobriety is a journey of self-discovery and growth, and it is important to be patient and kind to oneself throughout the process. Sobriety brings a sense of freedom, peace, and mental shift.Giving up alcohol leads to better sleep and improved physical health.Staying sober empowers individuals and boosts their confidence.Creating a nurturing environment and practicing self-care are essential in sobriety.Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we get ready to enter 2024, I want to invite you to reframe how you view your personal story with alcohol. So many of us have been caught in society’s lie that a ‘normal’ drinker can ‘control’ this highly addictive substance, quickly tossing you into the role of the villain if you ‘fail’ to do so. Nothing could be further from the truth. What if, in 2024, instead of seeing yourself as the villain… you cast yourself as the hero of your story? What if you get to be the one who saves yourself from this uncontrollable villainous substance? What would that change for you? My guess is it would change everything. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I love taking a look back at the end of each year, so today I’ve compiled some of my favorite moments from this year’s episodes to share with you! Get ready to hear some standout moments from all of our fantastic guests in 2023.If you’d like to go deeper into any of these conversations, be sure to visit the full episodes! In this episode you'll hear from:2:10 - Amanda E. White (Ep 44)4:32 - Jo Piazza (Ep 46)6:35 - Carolyn Robistow (Ep 48)8:54 - Meg Geisewite (Ep 51)10:59 - Lizzy Savetsky (Ep 52)12:16 - Julia Dzafic (Ep 53)13:54 - Laura McKowan (Ep 55)15:55 - Meg Fee (Ep 56)17:00 - Laura Tremaine (Ep 57)19:54 - Kristen Kennedy (Ep 59)22:24 - Jenn Kautsch (Ep 60)24:05 - Gretchen Adams (Ep 61)25:10 - Jessica Lahey (Ep 62)28:00 - Jessica Jeboult (Ep 64)29:25 - Laura Cathcart Robbins (Ep 65)30:48 - Jolene Park (Ep 71)32:18 - Deb, The Mocktail Mom (Ep 77)34:00 - Kimberly Kearns (Ep 79)35:20 - Casey Davidson (Ep 85)37:02 - Audrey (Ep 87)38:12 - Payal Desai (Ep 89)40:47 - Tawny Lara (Ep 93)43:20 - Courtney Andersen (Ep 95)43:56 - Celeste Yvonne (Ep 103)45:03 - Mina Starsiak Hawk (Ep 107)47:21 - Audrey (Ep 109)49:25 - Jamie Glowacki (Ep 111)51:02 - Hillary Phelps (Ep 113)52:42 - Taylor Cole (Ep 119)54:12 - Karolina Rzadkowolska (Ep 121)55:27 - Dr. Brooke Scheller (Ep 123)56:19 - My mom Susan! (Ep 125)Thank you so much for being a part of the incredible Sober Mom Life community in 2023! I can’t wait to continue the journey with you in 2024.Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Newly alcohol-free, sober mom Amy is here to tell her story! As a rule follower in high school, Amy didn’t start drinking until college. Yet, at that point, she didn’t even question it. It felt like ‘that’s just what you did in college’. Amy’s drinking remained unquestioned for years as she moved into her 20s, started drinking at home to cut stress, and became a mom. But slowly, questions and uneasiness began to pop up. With a helpful nudge from her sister in law and the guidance of a great podcast, Amy started to give her drinking a closer look. She explored moderation and breaks with open eyes. After a long journey, she has now made the decision to go fully alcohol free! For her health, for her family, and for herself.Amy wants you to know that you deserve to have informed consent about the effects alcohol! Learn how it affects your mind and body, and make your decisions from there. Amy recommends the podcast Stop Overdrinking and Start Living for anyone beginning their journey to understand their drinking. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A couple of weeks ago I released an interview on the podcast that has drawn a bit of controversy, and it’s opened up a bigger conversation that I feel is so important to address. So, today I’m here with my therapist mom to talk about it. I want you to know: The work that you are doing to explore or maintain sobriety is life changing. You are changing your world (and your family’s world!) by walking this brave path. This is revolutionary work. And, it is enough. You don’t have to start a podcast, or write a book, or launch a business in your sobriety. The courageous work of healing yourself and showing up for your family in a new way is the most important work you could do. This can be your legacy, and it’s a damn good one. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Sober Mom Katie is here today to share her important sobriety story! Like so many of us, alcohol had been normalized for her from the very beginning. She got her first taste at twelve years old, and she absolutely loved it. Once Katie entered parenthood, her drinking switched from social to something she did alone in her home. Gradually, the bottles of wine became boxes to fit her growing intake. When she began drinking in the mornings to satisfy her cravings, a terrifying realization dawned on her… she had developed a physical addiction. With the leadership of her family, Katie entered rehab in January 2023 and went through an intense detox experience. She absolutely loved rehab, and she recommends it to anyone who needs help! For Katie, 2022 has been a transformative year of learning to live sober. There have been slips along the way, but she is so grateful to the women of the sober mom community for the support they have given her in her quest to stay sober! Katie wants you to know that the work can feel so hard, but it is SO worth it. Keep going! Join us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $15/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Brooke Scheller is back on the pod to talk about her fantastic upcoming book “How to Eat to Change How You Drink”!In today’s episode, Brooke tells us about the three drinking archetypes, nutritional changes you can make to support your body and mind in your first weeks of sobriety, and how nutrition can help heal the body from past alcohol use. Plus, she’ll give a sneak peek into the great (and easy!) recipes in her book! Preorder Dr. Brooke’s book and learn more about her community, The Functional Sobriety Network, at www.functionalsobriety.comFollow Dr. Brooke on Instagram @drbrookeschellerCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Sober Mom Megan is here today to share her extremely important (and relatable!) sobriety story. On the outside, Alcohol never seemed like a ‘problem’ in Megan’s life. But on the inside, something felt increasingly off. After receiving two very different opinions from health professionals regarding her drinking, she needed answers to the big question: what was an acceptable level of drinking for her? So, she began detective work! Megan took herself on a long series of stops and starts, paying attention to every detail and educating herself along the way. One year and three months ago she made her decision: it was time to fully embrace sobriety. Megan wants you to know: you are so close to experiencing the beauty on the other side of sobriety. Keep going! Megan recommends This Naked Mind. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karolina Rzadkowolska is with me today to chat about her book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol to Gain a Happier, More Confident You. Today, Karolina shares with us how choosing sobriety six years ago led her on a journey to find deeper purpose, creativity, and power in her life. Plus, we chat about the importance of finding sober role models, the power in breaking generational patterns, and how sobriety can serve as a catalyst for major personal growth. Karolina now helps women walk a sober path as an alcohol-free life coach. To learn more about her offerings, visit https://euphoricaf.comCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Like so many of us, alcohol was ever present in Melissa’s life as she was growing up. Though it didn’t hold much interest for her when she was young, its constant presence eventually sucked her in when she was in college. And, as the years went on, it became a centerpiece in her life. Whenever Melissa’s drinking began to feel like too much, she turned to moderation as a way to cope. Yet time and time again, alcohol simply crept back in until it was just as much of an issue as it had been before. Finally, after a very careful attempt at moderation ended in failure, she decided there was only one other way: to quit completely. Melissa is now 66 days sober! She is feeling so much relief to finally be free of the cycle. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You might recognize Taylor Cole from the early 00’s reality show Laguna Beach! At the beginning of this year, Taylor made a big decision: To be ‘alcohol-free in 2023’. She’s gained so much from this experience, and she’s now ready to tell her sobriety story!Taylor shares what it was like to film a secretly booze-infused reality show as a teenager, how that affected her relationship with alcohol moving into adulthood, and the big shift in her life that opened her eyes to the damage that alcohol does to the body.She wants you to know that you don’t have to have a ‘problem’ in order to say goodbye to alcohol! Taylor is now a holistic nutritionist and functional therapy practitioner. You can find her on Instagram at @taylorcoleTaylor recommends using an Oura ring to gain an eye opening peek into your health! https://ouraring.comCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brooke is here today to celebrate 100 days of sobriety! Mommy Wine Culture was just ramping up when Brooke had her daughters. It crept into her life slowly and steadily until it was a regular fixture in her days. She thought she had a sophisticated superpower - she could drink so much, but she always managed to stay lucid. She now realizes she was programmed to see that as a good thing. As Brooke got older, she began to attempt moderation. She tried it again and again, but her drinking always ramped up again… until one day this summer when she saw a reel from Suzanne! The reel, which told her that she didn’t have to be an ‘alcoholic’ to quit drinking, was the epiphany she needed. She is now celebrating 100 days and finding so much new joy in life! She is excited to keep going so that she can better show up for her teenage daughters. If you’re just starting on your sobriety journey, Brooke wants you to know that it’s okay to take it one day at a time! Plus, let yourself eat all that sugar you’re craving. It’ll be okay! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The ‘firsts’ are often the hardest moments in early sobriety, and as we enter the holiday season, a lot of scary firsts are on the horizon. If your idea of your first sober Thanksgiving feels overwhelming, click play! Today I’m sharing five big tips that will help you navigate your first sober Thanksgiving. Remember, I’m cheering you on! You deserve a chance to see what a sober Thanksgiving can feel like. You’ve got this! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer never thought it even was possible for her to a drinking problem for one simple reason: she only drank beer. While she began as a social drinker, one day something sinister seemed to simply click on in her mind. At that point, her drinking began to snowball out of control until it reached the point where she was drinking dozens of beers a day while hidden in the privacy of her car. Her family stepped in and gave her the opportunity to stop the cycle by staging an intervention. Jennifer courageously chose to follow their request to enter treatment. She considers it to be one of the best experiences of her life. Now almost seven years sober, Jennifer is full of valuable wisdom on how to live an unapologetic sober life! She shares her tips for getting through your first sober holiday and how to handle pushy people who might be getting you to drink. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alcohol use is booming within the Boomer generation, especially among women, and troubling trends are beginning to come to the surface. My therapist mom, a Boomer herself, is back on the podcast to help us break down why drinking is continuing its upward trend within her generation. We talk about the risks that come with this post retirement drinking culture, including brain health, its effect on the hospital system, and its effect on families. Plus, we’ll chat about how to set healthy boundaries if your mom’s drinking is endangering your kids.Articles we cite in today’s episode: The Guardian - Why so few baby boomers are doing Dry January: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/04/baby-boomers-dry-january-generation-drinking-boozeThe New York Times - One in 10 Older Adults Binge Drink, Study Says: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/02/health/binge-drinkers-adult-alcohol.htmlThe Huberman Lab Podcast - What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain and Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILYEven more articles!https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/rehabilitation-centers-work-to-treat-addiction-in-older-adults-197498437566https://www.caron.org/blog/the-link-between-the-rise-in-dementia-and-substance-usehttps://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/elderlyCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nikki’s relationship with alcohol started in an ominous way. At 11 years old she drank a small bottle of whiskey, blacked out, and woke up in the hospital. Despite this experience, Nikki wasn’t deterred from drinking in the future. She found that she didn’t have an ‘off switch’ - once she started it felt almost impossible to stop until she passed out. This lifestyle worked for her for a time, but the story changed when she had kids at 30. Suddenly, hangovers began to feel so costly and she didn’t feel like she could show up as the mom that she wanted to be. She attempted moderation, but it just felt like a balancing act that was taking up too much of her brain space. Then, one day, it dawned on her… she didn’t have to drink. Nikki continued to drink for another six months after her epiphany, until a bad hangover left her wanting to stay as far away from alcohol as possible. She decided not to drink at a party later that day, and she then took sobriety one event and one party at a time until not drinking began to feel like the norm for her! She is now over 2 years sober, and while sobriety doesn’t always feel ‘easy’ for Nikki because her family and friends still drink, but she is so grateful that she continues to make the choice because she has never once woken up the next day and wished she’d gotten drunk the night before. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Hilary Phelps joins me for an inspiring conversation about her 16 year sobriety journey! While you may recognize her as the oldest of the Phelps children known for their swimming fame, Hilary is known today as an addiction recovery advocate, retreat facilitator, speaker and holistic coach who is dedicated to helping women walk the path of recovery. Hilary tells the story of how alcohol robbed her of her sense of identity, the recovery path that worked so well for her until she reached an ‘emotional bottom’ at 18 months, how she came to see recovery as a lifelong commitment, and the big decision she made at 15 years sober to go public with her experience. She wants you to know that sobriety is a constant choice of choosing you, and she encourages you to seek community and connection to support your recovery. To learn more about Hilary and connect with her, visit https://www.hilaryphelps.com/ and on Instagram @Hilary recommends you read Women Who Run with Wolves Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joanna is a beloved OG in the Sober Mom Life community (she's been coming to meetings since our very first one!) and today she’s going deeper than ever to tell the details of her very relatable sobriety story! Though alcohol was a social norm throughout Joanna’s life, her issues with drinking didn’t really start until she had kids. Almost from the beginning of motherhood, Joanna turned to alcohol as a way to manage her anxiety and exhaustion as a working mom. Eventually she was diagnosed with anxiety, but she didn’t link it to her drinking at all. Things kicked up a notch during Covid, when the disaster aligned with a very destabilizing moment in her family’s life. Alcohol became a bedrock of her and her husband’s coping strategy. As those years progressed, hard liquor became more and more common for her, and blackouts began to ensue. Joanna woke up on July 5th, 2022 after a particularly bad blackout, and she knew she was done. Joanna shares the genius approach she took to inform family and friends. She wants you to know that those conversations don’t have to go deep if you don’t want them to! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting expert Jamie Glowacki is here to share about her alcohol free journey! Jamie recently ditched alcohol for a second time in her life. She stopped drinking for years shortly after the birth of her son so that she could show up better as a new parent. As he got older, though, alcohol slowly crept back into her life. Now, she’s quit again, and with a new focus in mind: her own health and well being. Jamie tells us about her vivid drinking history (which includes time in the circus!), how her life and drinking originally changed with an unexpected pregnancy, and how her now teenage son’s behavior made her question her own alcohol choices. Plus, she sprinkles in some excellent parenting tips along the way! Jamie’s best selling book, ‘Oh Crap, Parenting’ is available here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Oh-Crap!-I-Have-a-Toddler/Jamie-Glowacki/Oh-Crap-Parenting/9781982109738Visit www.jamieglowacki.com to find all the ways to connect with Jamie. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jillayne’s experiences with alcohol always felt problematic, going all the way back to her sorority years in college when she felt like everyone else could drink ‘normally’… except for her. Despite this rocky beginning, alcohol still made its way to the center of her adult life. In addition to having alcohol present at every social event, Jillayne began drinking to help her cope with her anxiety. What she didn’t know at the time was that the alcohol was only making her anxiety worse. Jillayne’s road to sobriety wasn’t linear. It was full of short stops after embarrassing nights and attempts at moderation. But she made it! Now, she’s 117 days sober. She wants you to know that if she can do it, you can too! No longer does she wake up anxious and full of self loathing. Now, she wakes up proud of herself every morning. Follow along with her sober journey on Instagram @jillayne1Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's chat with Stacy will give you an inspiring sneak peek into what it’s like to be 5 years sober! Since childhood, Stacy struggled with feelings of not being good enough. This led to insecurities, social anxieties, and self loathing - and alcohol served as her tool to push it all away. Yet, the alcohol instead brought along new problems. Fertility and liver issues served as a wake up call, and while it took her a little bit of time, she finally found the courage to get sober. Stacy went through rehab, found an amazing therapist, and began journaling and meditating on the daily. Talking about the feelings that lived at the root of her pain has helped her gain love and acceptance for herself! Stacy shares advice on navigating social anxiety while sober, finding recovery tools that work for you, and how to tell your friends about your sobriety. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mina Starsiak Hawk, the host of Good Bones on HGTV, is here to chat with me about the sobriety journey that she’s undertaken alongside her husband! If you haven’t listened to the incredibly powerful podcast that she recorded with her husband about their choice to go sober, be sure to check it out here. This conversation is full of great advice about so many aspects of sobriety. Mina shares how she shaped the conversation when she first ‘had the talk’ with her husband about his drinking. Plus, she has some fantastic ideas that you can try in order to support your own early sobriety. Follow Mina here: https://www.instagram.com/mina_starsiak_hawk/?hl=enCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sara’s story should be a book. After blacking out on just a few sips of her very first beer when she was almost 16, Sara decided that she needed to ‘get better at’ drinking. This resulted in multiple major rock bottoms before she even turned 21. The rollercoaster of her drinking came to a relieving pause once she became pregnant with twins. Yet, as her kids got older, beer progressively found its way back into her life until she was back to chugging multiple beers a day… and experiencing regular blackouts. A conversation with her child finally opened her eyes to her problem in a stunning and painful way. After that day, each drink came with a debilitating shame spiral. It all became too much one 4th of July weekend. The next day, with the loving support of her mother, Sara made the decision to say goodbye to alcohol for good. Sara credits self care, journaling, therapy, and having a replacement beverage on hand with helping her stay sober for 14 months! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I received a message from a follower last week that cut right to the heart of the fear that so many women feel when considering sobriety: “I want to quit drinking… but I’m afraid I won’t be any fun”.Today my therapist mom and I will help you reframe your thinking around ‘boredom’ so that you can more easily visualize the vibrant life that lies waiting for you on the other side. Because in a culture obsessed with alcohol, sobriety is not boring. It’s edgy, rebellious, and incredibly freeing!Learn more about Erik Erickson’s Stages of Development: https://www.simplypsychology.org/erik-erikson.htmlCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s real sober mom Melissa has such a relatable sobriety journey. She had always had a love/hate relationship with alcohol. No matter how ‘fun’ it felt to cut through her anxiety and let loose by getting drunk, she always ended up suffering through a terrible shame spiral the next day. Still, this all seemed ‘normal’, so she kept it up throughout so many stages of her life. Even though she was ready to quit drinking, Melissa’s fear of losing her friends kept a drink in her hand for a long time. She finally found the courage to do it and is now 6 months sober! In sobriety, Melissa has found a connection with her true authentic self. She feels so much more able to show up for her kids in a consistent way. And her social life? Sure, it’s changed… but it was a change that she was so ready for! Melissa encourages you to push through the fear and to listen to your gut! You’ll know it’s time when you’re ready. Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celeste Yvonne is back on the pod today to talk about her fantastic new book ‘It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture’! This book is a must read for any mom. We dive deep into how the mental load of motherhood and systemic issues in our society drive women to seek unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol. Then, Celeste will share strategies that you can use to replace alcohol as a coping mechanism in your own life. Celeste wants you to know that the alcohol industry doesn’t want to help you cope… It just wants access to your wallet. Check out Celeste’s own story in her first Sober Mom Life interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000586090757Learn more about Celeste and grab a copy of her new book here! https://www.celesteyvonne.comCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess grew up in the alcohol-soaked culture of Wisconsin. It was everywhere - in her home, on the TV, and at every social event. She didn’t even know for a long time that it was an option to quit drinking. When motherhood entered the picture in Jess’s mid-20s, drinking became her daily way to cope. She knew deep down that she had an issue, but she wasn’t ready to face it. Instead, she focused on balancing her life in every way… other than quitting alcohol. The pandemic, which followed shortly after the birth of her third child, kicked things up a notch until Jess knew that she needed to make a change. Quitting was HARD for her. She experienced many stops and starts. But once she stopped shaming herself for the addiction that alcohol had created, she began to find her way forward. Jess is now 10 months sober! She is so proud of the work she has done to get here. She wants you to know that sometimes this road is hard, and that’s okay! Just keep walking. Jess recommends Alan Carr’s Stop Drinking Now: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=alan+carr+easy+way+to+quitConnect with Jess on Instagram: https://instagram.com/balanced_entrepreneur?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is such a dream team of badass sober women! I got together with Gillian Tietz of Sober Powered, Casey Davidson of The Hello Someday Podcast and Amanda E. White of Therapy for Women and The Recoverd-ish Podcast to talk about all things Sober October. This episode is great for you if you’re just starting out on your sobriety journey with Sober October or if you’re checking in as you maintain your sobriety! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Amanda is here to share her story as she nears 10 months of sobriety! Amanda’s father quit drinking and joined AA when she was ten, and from then on alcohol became a strict ‘no’ in her household… but no one would tell her why. This inability to talk to her parents about emotions and big things led Amanda to develop a secret life in high school - one of sneaking around, drinking, and keeping it all to herself. As life unfolded and Amanda became a parent, she found comfort in being a ‘party mom’ while moving regularly for work. This constant uprooting made her rely on alcohol more and more, both as a means of connection and as a way to mask her sadness. The years of constant partying took their toll, until one night it became too much. Amanda woke up the next day and just ‘stopped’. She was afraid and had no idea how to do it, but she was committed to try. Finding the Sober Mom community has made all the difference! Amanda wants you to know that there is no shame in sobriety, no matter what anyone says! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There comes a time in every woman’s sobriety journey when she feels called to proudly own sobriety and leave the shame behind. ‘Coming out’ as sober to your family, friends, or even publicly can feel scary! So today, Audrey and I are here to help you think through how to handle these conversations and announcements when you’re ready. We chat about tactics and phrases for sharing your sobriety story, tackling fears of rejection, how to handle the dreaded ‘forever’ question, and the importance of building new relationships that are rooted in sobriety. If you haven’t heard Audrey’s sobriety story, check it out here! https://mykindofsweet.com/2023/08/lesson-from-one-year-of-sobriety/Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s real sober mom Heather knew the havoc that addiction could wreak after spending years in a marriage with a man addicted to pills. In comparison, her challenges with alcohol never seemed that bad. Yet, as the years moved on and Heather went through the grief of losing her mom, her drinking intensified and she began to notice a decline in both her mental and physical health. Heather’s sober journey has been unfolding since her first Dry July in 2019, and she’s now been fully sober since January 1st, 2023! Her mental and physical health have improved drastically, and she now feels strong in so many new ways. Heather wants you to know that there is nothing more powerful than a sober woman! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Managing anger and emotions is one of the most common topics that comes up in our Sober Mom Cafe meetings. Once the barrier of alcohol is removed, it is so common to feel a lot of the emotions that you’ve been numbing for years. Today my mom Susan, our resident psychologist, joins me to talk about dealing with these emotions that arise in early sobriety. You’ll learn what’s happening in your brain when you feel anger, how to connect to the vulnerable emotions that are beneath that anger, the importance of healthy boundary setting in sobriety, and more! Related episode - How to Navigate Sobriety if Your Partner Still Drinks: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/how-to-navigate-sobriety-if-your-partner-still-drinks/id1631208632?i=1000618323943Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Joanne joins me to share the wisdom she has collected over her 5 YEARS of sobriety! Hear the reaffirming stories of how she finally took the leap to stop drinking, the beautiful support she has received from family and friends, and what it feels like to confidently step into the identity of a sober woman. Joanne is absolutely in love with her sober life! She wants you to know that if you are feeling the call to ditch alcohol, trust yourself. You’ll be so happy you did. Check out Alcohol Lied to Me by Craig BeckAnnouncing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Courtney Andersen, the brilliant mind behind @sober.vibes, is on the show today to talk about her new book “Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol”. @sober.vibes is one of the first sobriety accounts I followed when I began my sobriety journey, and it’s still one of my absolute favorites! As a sober coach, Courtney’s goal is to help you shed the ‘shoulds’ of sobriety, and to empower you to chart your own path as you create a sober life. Your story is unique to you - your recovery will be too! “Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your first three months without alcohol” is out now! Grab your copy here: https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/sober-vibes-pre-orderConnect with Courtney and Sober Vibes at the links below:Website- https://www.courtneyrecovered.comIG- https://www.instagram.com/sober.vibesTT- https://www.tiktok.com/@sobervibesofficialFB- https://www.facebook.com/sobervibes Podcast- https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/podcastFree 30-day sober, not boring calendar- https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/opt-inWork with Courtney- https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/8-weeks-sobriety-support-next-level-sobrietyJoin us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Bethany bravely shares her story of navigating a traumatic pregnancy decision in the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned. Join us as we discuss the space that sobriety can create for healing, the little moments of beauty that can only be experienced by a sober mind, and so much more. Bethany wants you to know that committing to sobriety can be one of the biggest acts of self love. Bethany recommends reading The Artist’s Way. Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Content warning: In this episode I discuss sexual assault.As many of you know, I absolutely love Bravo. It’s my escapism and one of my favorite ways to unwind. Earlier this month, Bravo aired one of the most important episodes they’ve ever had. It affected me in a big way and I have to talk about it. If you are a woman who has suffered from the shame of what happened when you were blackout drunk, then I hope you find solace and healing in this episode. I sure know I have. If you don’t watch Bravo, watch Below Deck Down Under - Season 2, Episodes 6 & 7 to get caught up: https://www.bravotv.com/below-deck-down-under/season-2/episode-6/all-wronghttps://www.bravotv.com/below-deck-down-under/season-2/episode-7/the-turnover-dayJoin us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Growing up in a big Italian family, alcohol was everywhere during Bri's childhood. From sips of wine from her parent’s glasses to beers while celebrating basketball games, Bri was raised to see alcohol as a fun way for adults to unwind and connect with each other. When Bri became a mom herself, she began to understand her own mother’s nightly drink, and gradually Mommy Wine Culture became central to her life. Yet, what seemed like a carefree, easy and glamorous approach to being a mom wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. One night, a lightbulb went off in her mind. She took a sip of wine, noticed its gross taste, and felt deeply the damage she was doing to her body. Right then and there, she stopped drinking for good. Tune in for Bri’s story, with a sprinkle of Bravo gossip, in this week’s episode! If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready, because today we’re tackling one of the biggest topics that comes up in the community: sober sex! Tawny Lara, ‘Sober Sexpert’ and author of the upcoming book “Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze” joins me on the podcast for a fantastic conversation about all things sex and sobriety. Our chat (and her book!) goes so much deeper than dating. Tawny lays out the importance of ‘dating yourself’ when you’re newly sober, even if you’re in a committed relationship. Plus, she comes full of advice for creating sober ‘intimacy time’ in your relationship, handling intimacy if your partner still drinks, and navigating a breakup while sober. Tawny encourages you to drop the liquid courage in the bedroom (and in life!) and do the work to build ‘intrinsic courage’ instead. Pre-order your copy of Dry Humping: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730665/dry-humping-by-tawny-lara/Subscribe to Tawny's column here: https://tawnylara.substack.com/Check out Tawny's Beyond Liquid Courage weekly sober sex column: https://tawnylara.substack.com/Do you have a burning sober sex question? Submit it to her weekly advice column here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NAXf-uFOYvFR-6iESIenFHGAUYRElarDG4q6JY3b_bE/viewform?edit_requested=true#question=1979017580&field=485777662Learn all about Tawny and her offerings: https://www.tawnylara.com/linktreeAnnouncing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by Jaime (our very first returning sober mom!) for an update on how she’s doing as she reaches one year of sobriety. Jaime’s journey in this first year of sobriety has been so inspirational in all aspects of her life, from her health to her friendships and relationships, and even her brand new morning routine. Most excitingly, Jaime has become a certified sober coach! Learn more about her offerings and follow along with her sobriety journey on Instagram at @amazingly_alcoholfree. Check out Jaime’s first appearance on The Real Sober Moms here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000584475071Would you like to share your Real Sober Mom story? It all starts by joining The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, you’ll join other sober moms for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by Payal Desai, the wonderful influencer behind @PayalForStyle! As a South Asian woman and a teacher, Payal doesn’t believe she fits the ‘mold’ that people would expect when they think of a person with alcohol dependency. So, she’s gone public with her sobriety journey to make sure that other women know that they aren’t alone! In today’s episode Payal generously shares how alcohol became central to her life, the single sentence a therapist said that made her quit overnight, and the changes that her personal life and social life have gone through post-sobriety. She wants you to know that sobriety is an option for you! All you have to do is choose it. It can be that simple. Check out Payal’s wonderful style Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/payalforstyle/Come and join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Liz joins me on the Real Sober Moms! Growing up, the adults in Liz’s family would often congregate at her family’s home to drink and ‘let loose’, resulting in an environment where Liz felt unsafe and invisible. Despite that discomfort, she learned to equate alcohol with fun, and emotional connection. This difficult combination of emotions led to challenges for Liz in high school when her father was diagnosed with cancer. By the time he passed away early in her college career, she was drinking regularly as a way to escape and manage her grief. Liz’s relationship with alcohol began to change when she became a mom herself. She realized that she wanted something for her kids that she didn’t have as a child: she wanted them to feel safe and seen. It became clear to her that alcohol was not going to serve her in that mission. In fact, it was going to stand in the way. She decided at that moment to leave alcohol behind. She has never looked back! Would you like to share your Real Sober Mom story? It all starts by joining The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, you’ll join other sober moms for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Lindsey shares her incredibly relatable story of masking grief and trauma with alcohol until it became too much. It turns out, the very thing that she thought was helping her was actually making her life infinitely harder. After stumbling upon The Sober Mom Life Facebook group last fall, Lindsey began to wonder if it was time to ditch alcohol for both her mental and physical health. The final straw occurred when she learned of alcohol related health issues that ran in her family. Like a light switch, she decided to stop. She’s now four months sober! Community, podcasts and quit lit have been so supportive on Lindsey’s journey to reframing her understanding of alcohol. She wants you to know that alcohol makes life harder - give yourself a chance to experience sobriety so you can feel the relief for yourself. Lindsey recommends these books! Open book by Jessica SimpsonQuit Like a Woman by Holly WhitakerAnnouncing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Casey McGuire Davidson of The Hello Someday Podcast is joining me today for a must listen collab episode! If you’ve struggled to understand how you were tricked into Mommy Wine Culture, this episode is for you. Casey, a long time marketing director, and I (a long time influencer) shine a glaring light on Big Alcohol’s marketing schemes in this episode. We talk about how influencer marketing for alcohol works, why it’s so effective, and why Big Alcohol decided to start going after women - and Casey brings the receipts! Want to learn more about how Big Alcohol has chosen to target women? Read the facts straight from their lips here: Net Influencer - Influencer Marketing for Alcohol Brands: https://www.netinfluencer.com/influencer-marketing-for-alcohol-brands/Open Influencer - Alcohol & Spirits Influencer Marketing: https://openinfluence.com/alcohol-spirits-influencer-marketing/The Drinks Business - SVB Report: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/01/svb-report-says-older-americans-only-area-of-growth-in-wine-consumption/Check out Casey’s coaching offerings at https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow @mykindofsweet on Instagram to see my full sober life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by Dani, a fellow Wisconsinite who is celebrating 84 days sober! Dani never thought she’d make it this far with sobriety. Alcohol had been central to her life since childhood… She grew up spending days in bars with her dad, was given her first drink by her dad, and was always led to believe that alcohol was just a normal part of life. At the same time, though, she dealt with abuse from her father which was exacerbated by his addiction to alcohol. Throughout adulthood, Dani reached for beer to cope more and more. But then, one action by her child made her realize she had to quit, because she never wanted him to grow up the way she did. Today we talk about the importance of support on your sobriety journey, the challenge of trying to quit both alcohol and cigarettes at the same time, how hard the big ‘firsts’ can feel, and so much more. Dani wants you to know that while you are doing this yourself, you are not alone! There is always a huge community of other sober women to support you. Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $10/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Annie Grace has a saying: “99% is a bitch. 100% is a breeze.” The mental gymnastics of moderation can be exhausting and terribly shame-inducing. It puts all of the pressure on you to control the situation, while overlooking the fact that alcohol is a highly addictive substance.Today I encourage you to consider a path where you truly are in control: sobriety. It might feel like a dramatic change, but just ask yourself what could be waiting for you on the other side....For me, and so many women, a life of sobriety is one of relief, growth… and true freedom. If you've ever struggled with moderation or wondered if sobriety could really be easier, this episode is for you.Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kacey has been a loyal listener of the Real Sober Mom chats since the beginning of her sobriety journey and today it’s her turn to tell her story! Today, Kacey shares how she questioned her drinking for years before she quit, the ups and downs she had on the way to achieving sobriety, and all the ways in which social media helped her along the way.Kacey drank because she thought that it would slow the roller coaster of her out of control life, but she’s here to tell you it does not work! In fact, alcohol only makes the ride more dizzying and more anxiety inducing. Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $10/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My mom and brother are joining me today for a banter-filled chat about how to think about alcohol when taking big trips that are bucket list experiences. Plus, get our thoughts on how hallucinogens and other drugs increasingly being studied as mental health therapies are (and aren’t) related to the conversation when talking about sobriety.If you want more from me and my brother, check out our (currently on hiatus) podcast, Brand New Information! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brand-new-information/id1622704393Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $10/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow @mykindofsweet on Instagram to see my full sober life Join The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Shelby joins me to share her sobriety journey. Join us for a chat about numbing difficult emotions, postpartum depression, the ‘torture’ of moderation, and the lessons learned when returning to alcohol after a stretch of sobriety. Shelby is now 8 months sober and wants you to know that hard things are always going to come your way. Either you can choose to numb each new hard thing. Or you can figure out a new way to handle hard things. Shelby encourages you to try a new way! Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $10/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by my friend, author Kimberly Kearns! Her book ‘On the Edge of Shattered: A Mother’s Experience Discovering Freedom Through Sobriety’ is a must read, and she’s here to talk all about it. Join us for a chat about how her book came to be, how to manage social anxiety without alcohol, the challenging road of navigating friendships that were reliant on drinking after becoming sober, and how to create community with other like-minded sober women. Grab your copy of ‘On the Edge of Shattered’ here! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/on-the-edge-of-shattered-kimberly-kearns/1142234472?ean=9781957917108&st=AFF&2sid=Linktree%20Pty%20Ltd_100589976_NA&sourceId=AFFLinktree%20Pty%20LtdLearn more about Kim here! Website: https://www.kimberlykearns.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/asoberandstrongmom/?hl=enLinktree: https://linktr.ee/KbkearnsAnnouncing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $10/month you can join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, a chance to tell your story on The Real Sober Moms and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow @mykindofsweet on Instagram to see my full sober life Join The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle’s sobriety story is so relatable. While alcohol had been a big part of her life since high school, after having a child she settled into being a ‘special occasions and weekends’ drinker. Blackouts and hangovers occurred when she drank, but since it wasn’t very often she didn’t think much of it. During Covid, things changed. Michelle found herself drinking almost nightly. The blackouts and hangovers became crippling due to their consistency. It was then that she decided to set rules around her drinking and attempt moderation. On the outside, it likely looked like moderation was working for her. But even with long breaks in between drinking, Michelle found that once she started drinking she couldn’t stop. Six months ago, she realized that blackouts and hangovers just weren’t worth it anymore. It was time to quit for good. Michelle is now six months sober! Finding a community and doing the work made all the difference for her. She is now experiencing sobriety in a full and rich way. Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $10/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by Deb The Mocktail Mom for a fun chat about what to drink when you’re not drinking. Deb is full of ideas for how to keep the ritual of a relaxing drink in your life once you’ve ditched alcohol. Tune in for simple tips, her opinions on non-alcoholic beverages, and even how to talk to bartenders if you’d like a mocktail while out on the town. Debbie encourages you to take it one day at a time, and to remember to live large! Deb’s favorite non-alcoholic wine brands: NA red wines Deb recommends: Jøyus, Sovi, Surely, Giesen. Learn more about Deb and her offerings: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mocktail.mom?igshid=Y2IzZGU1MTFhOQ==Podcast: https://pod.link/1661291982?fbclid=PAAaZXtrh7HhyT_1yJJIOQVDWjipyq7ZcTzc-f5hqQi_YsmvcaIkcU4IcEDCsMembership: https://www.mocktailmom.com/aboutthrivingalcoholfreeNeed some support this July 4th holiday? Check out our Sober Mom Life Sober 4th of July episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000568719357Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $10/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow @mykindofsweet on Instagram to see my full sober life Join The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jen’s sobriety story is miraculous and inspiring, and today she’s here to share it with all of us! Her story begins in childhood where she survived a harrowing school shooting. Her family was not one to talk about emotions, however, so her trauma surrounding the event was never dealt with. This led to unexplainable anxiety once her own children started school. In 2019, after a hard night of drinking her husband decided that they were both going to quit. Not one to be told what to do, Jen took her drinking back up on the sly after a few months in order to cope with undiagnosed PTSD and PPD, thus beginning a dangerous double life. Covid exacerbated this situation drastically as she suddenly found herself homeschooling 4 elementary aged children for a full year with no support. Before long, she couldn’t function without alcohol, leading to a family intervention, 2 stints in rehab, and an arrest for drinking and driving. Jen wants you to know that rehab can be amazing! It is not the jail sentence it is so often painted to be. Rehab taught her how to talk about her feelings, gave her access to life changing healing and therapy, and helped her find the community she needed to choose sobriety for herself. If you feel that rehab might be the right path for this, then definitely take a listen to this episode! If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today my Mom, our resident mental health expert, is here to talk about one of the most common questions that comes up in this community: How do I navigate sobriety if my spouse still drinks. I’ll share my story of how I navigated this tricky transition. Then, we’ll talk about how to set loving boundaries, how to continue on your sobriety journey even if your partner isn’t following directly in your footsteps, and what steps to take if your partner has deeper dependency and addiction issues. For more about my journey with my husband, check out this episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000576910478Listen to Laura Cathcart Robbin’s interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000613038325Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noel’s story is one of breaking generational patterns. After growing up in a drinking culture with heavy drinking parents and having terrifying close calls herself, Noel learned about how alcohol ravaged the lives of each of her grandparents. She couldn’t help but feel that she was following in their footsteps. Everything within her told her it was time to quit, but quitting felt so foreign to Noel as she didn’t know any sober people. She’s here today to tell you that it’s worth it to take the step, even if you aren’t familiar with the path!Would you like to share your Real Sober Mom story? It all starts by joining our Patreon! The Sober Mom Life Patreon offers so much, including a weekly meeting, exclusives, early access to the Real Sober Moms, a discord chat, and more! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a big week! This week we’re celebrating the one year anniversary of The Sober Mom Life podcast. The first year of the podcast has been a beautiful whirlwind of experiences, and starting it felt so much like starting my journey to quit alcohol - the fear, the anxiety, the what ifs, and discovering the path as I go. Today I’ll detail how I managed my emotions around starting a podcast despite never having used a mic before! Then, we’ll talk about how to navigate the challenging feelings around bringing your sobriety into the light with the people and communities in your life. I want to thank all of you for listening to the show, for connecting with me, and for being a part of this wonderful community that we are creating together! If you’re looking to deepen your community of sober moms, join The Sober Mom Life Patreon! Learn all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/thesobermomlifeAlso, check out the The Sober Mom Life Facebook group where you’ll be able to connect with 18,000 (and growing!) sober moms who are on this journey with you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow @mykindofsweet on Instagram to see my full sober life Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paige began drinking as a way to connect with her now husband and to ‘wind down’ from a high intensity career. Infertility and motherhood kicked it up a notch, though, as she fell prey to the media narrative that alcohol was supposed to ‘help’ her cope with such stressors. Before long, Paige found herself struggling to moderate, which resulted in attempts to hide her drinking from her husband. First, Paige tried AA, but she just didn’t feel as though the term ‘alcoholic’ resonated with her. She looked far and wide to find communities that actually worked for her, and she’s so glad she did! She wants you to know that one size does not fit all for sobriety. There are so many resources and recovery communities out there. Keep searching until you find what works for you! Would you like to share your Real Sober Mom story? It all starts by joining our Patreon! The Sober Mom Life Patreon offers so much, including a weekly meeting, exclusives, early access to the Real Sober Moms, a discord chat, and more! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am honored to welcome functional nutritionist and gray area drinking specialist Jolene Park to the podcast! Jolene is one of the foremost voices on gray area drinking. In this episode, Jolene shares so many facts that will help you remove the shame of gray area drinking and instead focus on replenishing what your body actually needs when it’s craving alcohol. Check out Jolene’s incredible TEDx Talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/jolene_park_gray_area_drinking?language=enFor more about Jolene’s coaching opportunities, visit https://grayareadrinkers.com/Do you want even more sober mom content and episodes? Join The Sober Mom Life Patreon for bonus episodes and a chance to share your story on the podcast! Join The Sober Mom Life on Patreon hereWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow @mykindofsweet on Instagram to see my full sober life Your sober journey gets to look the way YOU want it to. It doesn’t have to follow anyone else’s guidelines. If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drinking had always been normalized for Jennifer P. - from drinking in high school friends’ rooms out of boredom, to parties and clubs, and all the way to mommy wine culture once she had her son. The questions started to pop up once she became medicated for anxiety. The meds weren’t mixing well with alcohol, leading to dangerous blackouts. After a few scary and shame inducing experiences Jennifer made the decision to quit. One incredible piece of Jennifer’s story is that her husband decided to quit with her! Jennifer shares how she approached that important conversation, which resulted in immense support from her partner. Would you like to share your Real Sober Mom story? It all starts by joining our Patreon! The Sober Mom Life Patreon offers so much, including a weekly meeting, exclusives, early access to the Real Sober Moms, a discord chat, and more! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by Rachel Hechtman of the wonderful sober Instagram @soberincentralpark! Rachel shares with us how having ADHD has interplayed with substance abuse throughout her life, and how an all-or-nothing approach to getting healthy made sobriety possible for her. Rachel is dedicated to building community within the sober world! Learn more about her Sunday morning Sober in Central Park walks and other sober community activities she’s hosting in NYC by visiting @soberincentralpark or Instagram or https://www.soberincentralpark.com/If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657The Real Sober Moms are coming back to the pod! But first they’re available exclusively in the Patreon community. Get access to them and so much more by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by JoEll! JoEll grew up with a father who had issues with alcohol, so she always avoided it when she was young because she never wanted to end up with a dependency herself. Postpartum, the witching hour, and the pandemic all came together to make that a challenge, however, and JoEll’s drinking escalated until she realized that this wasn’t who she wanted to be. JoEll’s sobriety journey is ‘one day at a time’, and she’s currently navigating what it means to set boundaries with her husband, who still drinks. Would you like to share your Real Sober Mom story? It all starts by joining our Patreon! The Sober Mom Life Patreon offers so much, including a weekly meeting, exclusives, early access to the Real Sober Moms, a discord chat, and more! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Real Sober Moms are back! These conversations will give you a truthful and vulnerable look into the lives of brave women who are currently navigating their sobriety journeys. New Real Sober Mom chats will drop every Friday, and we’re kicking them off with a special double header of two new chats! First, Allison, a forensic psychologist, details how she was never taught about alcohol’s effect on mental health despite having FOUR degrees in mental health specialities. Then, Steph shares how divorce and separation from her children caused her drinking habits to spiral out of control. Would you like to share your Real Sober Mom story? It all starts by joining our Patreon! The Sober Mom Life Patreon offers so much, including a weekly meeting, exclusives, early access to the Real Sober Moms, a discord chat, and more! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s just me today! Join me as I share my approach to sobriety, and how I found myself to the place I am now with alcohol. When I began my sober journey, I only knew what I didn’t want: I didn’t want alcohol to take one more day away from me. Now I know what I do want: a full, expansive and beautiful sober life. Your sober journey gets to look the way YOU want it to. It doesn’t have to follow anyone else’s guidelines. If you’re looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657The Real Sober Moms are coming back to the pod! But first they’re available exclusively in the Patreon community. Get access to them and so much more by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Cathcart Robbins, the author of the excellent new quit lit memoir ‘Stash: My Life in Hiding’ joins me today on the podcast. Laura’s story of recovery from a very secret and dangerous addiction is beautiful, heartbreaking, and brave. I’m so grateful she is here today to share it. Laura is a trailblazer in the Quit Lit space, as she is the first Black author to release a high profile book on this topic. Let’s show the publishing world that we need more recovery stories from people of color by supporting this book. More stories like Laura’s need to be told! Get your copy of ‘Stash: My Life in Hiding’ here: https://www.amazon.com/Stash-Hiding-Laura-Cathcart-Robbins/dp/1668005336The Real Sober Moms are coming back to the pod! But first they’re available exclusively in the Patreon community. Get access to them and so much more by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by Jessica Jeboult of The Sober Girl’s Guide! Jessica’s story sounds so glamorous on the surface - she was a globe trotting DJ who found herself deep in a high profile party scene - but the glamor quickly wore off… and Jessica found herself stuck in a cycle of alcohol abuse, empty relationships, and depression. Today, Jessica shares how her recovery journey inspired her to write ‘Save Your Own Damn Life: A Do-It-Yourself Self Help Book’. Grab your copy of Jessica’s book here! https://www.amazon.com/Save-Your-Own-Damn-Life/dp/1098804708Check out my interview on The Sober Girl’s Guide Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suzanne-my-kind-of-sweet/id1402329684?i=1000559824529The Real Sober Moms are coming back to the pod! But first they’re available exclusively in the Patreon community. Get access to them and so much more by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Lynn Paulson is back on the show to talk about her mind blowing new book “Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy and the Other Lies Behind Multi-Level Marketing”. In her past life, Emily was highly successful within an MLM, but after she got sober, the work she was doing within the MLM started to feel…icky. So, Emily went searching for answers and uncovered the web of lies that ensnare people into the world of multi-level marketing. Join us to learn exactly how the MLM system is rigged against 99.7% of people who buy in, why the industry does such a good job of preying on motivated moms, the red flags to look for, and how to begin to find the facts if you are currently in an MLM. Pre-order your copy of ‘Hey Hun’ here: https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Hun-Sisterhood-Supremacy-Multilevel/dp/1955905258Check out Emily’s last book, Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond a Filtered Life: https://www.amazon.com/Highlight-Real-Finding-Recovery-Filtered/dp/1733853219/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1639968186&sr=8-2Hear Emily’s sobriety story on Sober Mom Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000570289337Learn more about Emily Lynn Paulson here: https://instagram.com/emilylynnpaulson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Check out Emily’s Sober Mom Squad here: https://instagram.com/sobermomsquad?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=The Real Sober Moms are coming back to the pod! But first they’re available exclusively in the Patreon community. Get access to them and so much more by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by author Jessica Lahey to tackle one of the biggest topics in our community: How do we keep our kids safe from the trick of alcohol? This conversation is so important and enlightening! Jessica shares about her own sobriety journey while also giving us so much knowledge about the risk factors for substance abuse, practical tips on how to talk to you kids about alcohol, and so much more. Get your copy of Jessica Lahey’s book, Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence here: Resources: The CDC - Kaiser Permanente ACE study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.htmlThe Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris: https://amzn.to/3H6jAGaCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am so happy to welcome Gretchen Adams to the podcast! I’ve followed Gretchen’s Instagram @livinglifepretty for years. I felt like I knew her life so well… but I never knew that she was 12 years sober until she recently told me! I am so grateful to her for being so vulnerable and open about her sobriety journey in this episode. She has so many amazing insights from her decade-plus of sobriety. Plus, you’ll get a behind the scenes perspective of what it’s really like to be an influencer! Go check out Gretchen at @livinglifepretty on Instagram. The Real Sober Moms are coming back to the pod! But first they’re available exclusively in the Patreon community. Get access to them and so much more by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I kept hearing about Jenn Kautsch and Sober Sis from so many women in the community, so I had to have her on the pod! I love Sober Sis’s mission of supporting women who are beginning to question their gray area drinking. Jenn is really speaking our language! Today, Jenn and I chat about rejection in motherhood, what it means to be ‘sober-minded’, navigating sobriety when your partner drinks, and so much more. Check out all of Jenn’s Sober Sis offerings at www.sobersis.comPlease consider supporting The Sober Mom Life podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Young me is having a pinch me moment - Kristin Kennedy, the editor-in-chief of Seventeen Magazine, is on the pod today! In addition to her high profile career within the celebrity and fashion worlds, Kristin is also a mom of three, so she absolutely understands the juggling act between motherhood and work. Kristin and I have a great conversation about the challenging realities of motherhood, how her relationship with alcohol shifted once she became a parent, and what it’s like behind the scenes of her seemingly glamorous career. Follow Kristin on Instagram at @kristinmkennedy and at her fashion blog, Closet Full of Clothes.Please consider supporting The Sober Mom Life podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When I spotted Malerie Holcomb-Botts’s name in the Sober Mom Life Facebook group, I was blown away! I have been following her for years on Instagram, and I felt like we were already friends. Through major life changes, cross country (and ocean!) moves, and acute grief, Mal slowly came to realize that sobriety was the right choice for her. Her story serves as a great example that sobriety isn’t always a straight path, and that questioning your relationship with alcohol is always a healthy choice, no matter where you are along your journey. I can’t wait for you to meet Mal! Follow Mal on Instagram at @MalHBotts and @MaleriesCakerie! Please consider supporting The Sober Mom Life podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Tremaine, author of Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First joins me today for a wonderful chat about friendship and journaling! Laura has so much great advice about how to build friendships in the modern world, how to end friendships that are no longer serving you, and how to create a meaningful journaling practice. Laura’s new book The Life Council - 10 Friends Every Woman Needs hits the shelves on April 4th. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/4016TE4 (affiliated link)Share Your Stuff, I'll Go First - https://amzn.to/3LCx5R1 (affiliated link)Please consider supporting The Sober Mom Life podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meg of @youdonthavetodrink joins me today for an important chat about the cross-section between disordered eating and disordered drinking. Meg shares how these intertwined throughout her teens and twenties, and offers insights on how you can begin your journey to heal from both - and not just one at the expense of the other. Content warning - we speak at length about disordered eating in this episode. For more about Meg, visit her at @youdonthavetodrink on Instagram! Resources: “Not Drinking Tonight” by Amanda E. White (Affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3WWqrIb@ProjectHEAL@AllianceforED@RecoverwithMeda@Find.Food.Freedom@No.Food.Rules@Therapyforwomen@DrBrookeSchellerPlease consider supporting The Sober Mom Life podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am so honored to welcome Laura McKowen, author of We Are The Luckiest, on the pod today! Laura’s book was instrumental in my healing when I began my own sobriety journey, so this conversation was a true pinch me moment! In today’s episode Laura and I discuss her complicated relationship with AA, why choosing self forgiveness is so important to healing , how she navigates talking about alcohol with her teenage daughter, and so much more. Laura’s new book ‘Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) hits the shelves on Tuesday March, 7th. Grab your copy here (affiliated link): https://amzn.to/3KVlAnlPlease consider supporting The Sober Mom Life podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your first sober vacation is a big milestone. You might be wondering: can a vacation be fun without alcohol? I'm here to assure you that the answer is yes! Honestly, vacations can be even more enjoyable when you leave alcohol out of the equation. If you’re gearing up for your first sober vacation, I’m here to help. Today I’m sharing steps to help you discover what a vacation without alcohol can be like. You can do this! Resources: My Kind of Sweet - What I learned in two years of sobriety: https://mykindofsweet.com/2022/01/what-ive-learned-in-2-years-of-sobriety/#/Huberman Lab Podcast - What alcohol does to your body: https://hubermanlab.com/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health/The sober drinks I had on vacation! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co78Ikusb1C/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=The 4th of July episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000568719357The Witching Hour episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000583666938The Dry January episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000591884992Books to support you (affiliated links): This Naked Mind: https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VQuit Like a Woman: https://amzn.to/3Qnk6lSPlease consider supporting The Sober Mom Life podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julia Dzafic of @lemonstripes on Instagram joins me on the pod today! Julia is newly sober and is in the process of figuring out what sobriety looks like for her. I’m so honored to have her join me to share her experience! Tune in for a chat about saying goodbye to ‘hangxiety’, managing social anxiety in those first sober months, and why influencers peddling mommy wine culture need to be held accountable for the content they choose to share. Check out Julia on Instagram! https://instagram.com/lemonstripes?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Please consider supporting The Sober Mom Life podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you think sobriety is boring or unglamorous, then Lizzy Savetsky is about to prove you wrong. Lizzy is a mom, a Jewish activist, a former Real Housewives of New York, and a delightful woman who I know you will love! Today we dive into her sobriety journey, her reasons for stepping away from The Real Housewives, the role that Judaism plays in her life (and played in her drinking), and so much more! Follow Lizzy on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lizzysavetsky/?hl=enPlease consider supporting The Sober Mom Life podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by Meg Geisewite, the author of the wonderful book “Intoxicating Lies: One Woman’s Journey to Freedom From Gray Area Drinking”. Join us for a conversation about the five most intoxicating lies about alcohol, the horrors of mommy wine culture, and the freedom that comes from being alcohol free. Get Meg’s book here! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’re curious about what goes on in our exclusive Sober Mom Life Patreon community, then this episode is for you! Today my mom, a retired therapist, walks us through the stages of change. Interested in joining us on Patreon? There are three support tiers that get you access to a steady stream of bonus content! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397What I’ve Learned in 2 Years of Sobriety: https://mykindofsweet.com/2022/01/what-ive-learned-in-2-years-of-sobriety/Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’re curious about what goes on in our exclusive Sober Mom Life Patreon community, then this episode is for you! Today my mom, a retired therapist, walks us through the stages of change. Interested in joining us on Patreon? There are three support tiers that get you access to a steady stream of bonus content! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by clinical coach Carolyn Robitstow! Carolyn helps entrepreneurs break what she calls ‘the Groundhog Day cycle’ of drinking using an incredible brain therapy called Brainspotting. Tune in to learn all about how your brain neurons are involved with drinking patterns, and what you can do to break the cycle. If you’re at a point where you need to think outside the box in regards to breaking up with alcohol, brainspotting might be a therapy for you! For more about Carolyn and her work, check out her website: https://www.carolynrobistow.netListen to Carolyn’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brain-unblocked-the-brainspotting-podcast/id1580438063Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by one of my nearest and dearest real sober mom connections, Maricelle! Maricelle saw the dark side of alcohol first hand when her grandfather died of liver cancer. It was an experience that made her keenly aware of alcohol’s dangers. While this awareness didn’t stop her from drinking, it did often help her catch herself before things went too far. When Maricelle became a mom, she was surprised by how many people told her it was time to start drinking, and that raising kids was going to require wine. Maricelle did not give into this peer pressure. In fact, she stopped drinking all together. And she is so happy that she did. Despite being happily sober, Maricelle still often feels the peer pressure to drink in public… even in the office. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am so excited to welcome award winning journalist and best selling author Jo Piazza to the show! Today, we go deep into Jo’s journey with drinking and what has led her to begin examining the role that alcohol plays in her life. Plus, Jo shares some big truths that she’s learned from researching the Temperance movement of 100 years ago. Learn more about Jo and her work here: https://www.jopiazza.com/Listen to Under The Influence here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-the-influence-with-jo-piazza/id1544171101Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Real Mom is proof that you don’t need to hit rock bottom to desire a change! Allison’s drinking became moderate so gradually that she never even realized when it became a habit. Slowly, the negative effects of alcohol began to creep into her life, clouding her decisions and complicating her life as a mom. It was then that she realized: Drinking was not helping her be the mom she wanted to be. Clearly, it was time to ditch the alcohol. We now have a Patreon! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today author and therapist Amanda E. White joins me on the pod! Amanda is the author of the must-read book “Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love”, and she is a fountain of knowledge on how to navigate your sober lifestyle. Tune in for a wide ranging chat on the hell that is moderation, the fallacy of the ‘normal’ drinker, and the people that AA leaves behind. Plus, get Amanda’s great tips for how to navigate your relationship if your partner is still drinking. Get your copy of “Not Drinking Tonight” here! (Affiliate links) https://amzn.to/3WWqrIbAlso, check out the fantastic “Not Drinking Tonight” workbook: https://amzn.to/3jYDN84Connect with Amanda on Instagram at @therapyforwomen. We now have a Patreon! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow My Kind of Sweet on InstagramCheck out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m joined by Jaimie, an energy healer and mom of two who is seven months sober! Jaimie’s sobriety journey began in honor of a dear friend who had committed suicide. The original 30-day sobriety challenge she had set out for herself has become seven months, and in that time Jaimie’s eyes have been opened to the dangers of the alcohol and the beauty of sobriety. Join us for an enlightening chat about showing up as a parent, witching hour, and the clarity sobriety gives us in managing emotions. We now have a Patreon! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Are you loving these conversations with real sober moms? Then join us in The Sober Mom Life Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657Follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesobermomlife/We have merch! Check it out here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-sober-mom-life/Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Year! If you’re new to the show because you’re trying Dry January, welcome! Dry January is a great opportunity to explore what sobriety can feel like for you. Today, I’m sharing my top tips for how to make your Dry January a life changing experience… potentially one that will last far beyond this month. If this is your first break from alcohol, I’m so proud of you! You are giving yourself a gift. Resources (affiliated links): Living Sober, Living Free Journal by Michelle SmithThis Naked Mind by Annie Gracehttps://amzn.to/3PaCM7VWe Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen https://www.lauramckowen.com/books/we-are-the-luckiestQuit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker https://amzn.to/3Qnk6lSJoin The Sober Mom Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657Follow The Sober Mom Life Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesobermomlife/For more about my personal story, check out episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freedom-in-sobriety/id1631208632?i=1000567425594We now have a Patreon! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397We have merch! Check it out here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-sober-mom-life/Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mindy appeared to have it all: a great relationship, a successful career, and wonderful kids. Yet behind her picture perfect facade, Mindy was struggling, and she was increasingly turning to alcohol to mask her unhappiness. After countless nights lost to hangziety, Mindy had a breakthrough. She wanted to be truly present in her life and with her teenage kids, no matter what it took. And so, six months ago, she left alcohol behind. Mindy wants you to know that if she can do it, so can you!We now have a Patreon! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I love taking a look back at the end of each year, so today I’ve compiled some of my favorite moments from this year’s episodes to share with you! Get ready for powerful bite sized insights from all of our fantastic guests in 2022. If you’d like to go deeper into any of these conversations, be sure to visit the original episodes! Thank you so much for joining me for a wonderful first year of The Sober Mom Life podcast! I can’t wait to see where we go as a community in 2023. We now have a Patreon! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trigger warning: In today’s episode we talk about Postpartum OCD. If you are struggling with postpartum, please speak to your doctor asap. Today I am chatting with Rachel. Rachel was always the party girl before she had kids. After becoming a mom, though, her relationship with alcohol grew darker. She leaned heavily on alcohol to cope with postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts… but it did the opposite of helping. About 5 months ago, Rachel hit her rock bottom. After a long night of drinking she got sick in front of her daughters. The fear and worry in their eyes served as a major wake up call: She never wanted her girls to remember her like this. She had to be done. Since getting sober, Rachel has been able to find healthier ways to deal with the issues in her life. And just as importantly - she feels good about the example she is setting for her girls.We now have a Patreon! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to share the journey of sobriety with so many of you through this podcast. I never dreamed that it would become all that it has become and I am so excited about what we can achieve together in the new year! One of my big goals for 2023 is to change how influencers and celebrities portray mommy wine culture online. People need to be held accountable for false and inaccurate posts about alcohol. I want to replace the term ‘mommy blogger’ or ‘creator’ with marketer. Because that is what their content is - It’s smoke and mirrors that cover up the dark truths about alcohol. That is my goal for the new year, and I’m so glad we’re in this together. We now have a Patreon! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Check out Dear FoundHer Podcast with Lindsay Pinchuk.Listen to “Grief Sucks But Not as Much as a Hangover” here.Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I am chatting with Sara! Drinking was the norm in Sara’s family growing up, so it felt only natural that she took to drinking once she became a mom herself. Alcohol cemented itself so deeply into Sara’s life after becoming a mom that she didn’t quit even while she was fighting cancer. It wasn’t until her sons were teenagers that she began to really ask herself some hard questions about her drinking. What behavior was she modeling for her sons? How could she ask them not to drink when she still drank every day? The hypocrisy proved too much for her, so Sara decided to explore what life could be like without alcohol. Since becoming sober, Sara lost her mom. It has been such a relief to find healthier ways to work through her grief than simply masking it with alcohol. Her favorite part of sobriety, though? It’s the simple fact that she can be the taxi cab driver for her teenage sons and their friends without worrying about if she’s sober. We now have a Patreon! Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m chatting with Kezia Calvert of Sober Elephant Chronicles! Alcohol found its way to the center of Kezia’s life in her late 20s. Working in events for the nightclub industry, it felt only natural to party all night until she blacked out, suffer through hangovers and anxiety attacks the next day, and then do it all again the next night. Kezia stepped away from the party lifestyle when her daughter was born, but she didn’t leave alcohol behind. On the contrary, she tried everything she could think of to fit alcohol into her new life as a mom. It was then that she found herself in a dangerous spiral - She would try to stop drinking, end up in the ER with withdrawal symptoms, and then go right back to drinking again. It was her mom who finally broke the cycle with an email to her titled ‘The elephant in the room’. From there, Kezia challenged herself to explore what the path to sobriety could look like for her. Now two years sober, Kezia shares her story through her authentic and honest writing at The Sober Elephant Chronicles, a platform she created to help other women know that they are not alone. You can learn more about Kezia Calvert and The Sober Elephant Chronicles on Instagram. Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m chatting with Keri, the first sober curious mom to join the pod! While Keri hasn’t experienced a rock bottom, she has definitely experienced enough rough mornings filled with debilitating ‘hangziety’ to make her question her relationship with alcohol. She’s not sure where she will land. It might be drinking in moderation, or it might be cutting alcohol out all together, but Keri knows one thing is for sure - she does not want to spiral back to where she was before. This conversation is a great one for anyone who’s questioning their habit of drinking alcohol! Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I’m chatting with Luce of The Sober Brown Queen on Instagram!Luce’s challenges with alcohol were never public. She wasn’t the woman going to bars or showing up to work drunk. Instead, wine was Luce’s in-home coping mechanism. As the years went by, Luce found herself falling into an worsening spiral of overindulgence with both food and alcohol as she struggled to manage her stress. As it grew worse, she grew more scared… and then she drank more to fend off the fear. Eventually, it all came to a head in the summer of 2021 when she found herself sick after 7 straight days of drinking. Lying in bed so hungover that she couldn’t walk, Luce realized that “if this was considered ‘fun’, then she didn’t want to have fun anymore.”That night, she made an instant decision. She gathered up her 3 daughters, brought them into her bed, and talked to them about her plan to stop drinking once and for all. Luce has not had a single drink since that day.In sobriety, Luce has gotten to know herself again. And better yet, she has begun to love herself again! For more about Luce’s sober journey, check out The Sober Brown Queen on Instagram.Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In college, Christine was the girl who could drink everyone under the table at a party. Yet, once she found herself in an abusive relationship, alcohol no longer felt like a party - It felt like a numbing agent. As the years progressed, alcohol stole Christine’s passion for life to the point that she couldn’t even play a game with her kids without a glass of wine in hand. 46 days ago, Christine put down the wine glass and set out on a journey to heal. She has been leaning on books, podcasts, and community to help her through. As she reaches day 50, Christine is feeling a fresh and renewed hope for her future without alcohol! Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today recovery coach Shay Mitchell joins me on the pod! Shay’s journey with alcohol is a story of extremes. She grew up in a religion where alcohol was strictly forbidden, yet addiction and partying were secret staples of her parents’ home lives. It wasn’t until after high school that Shay began drinking, though. But when she did? Everything changed. Alcohol became the crutch that she relied on through a young marriage, a divorce, and postpartum depression. With each passing year her dependence grew more and more severe, landing her in rehab multiple times over the course of 8 years.Shay is now over 900 days sober, and she’s starkly honest about how hard the journey has been to get here. Eventually, it was her own commitment to herself that got her to stick to sobriety, and she is so glad she did. Shay is now a recovery coach helping others navigate the challenging waters of getting sober. You can learn more about her offerings at www.shaysober.com! You can also find Shay on Instagram.39:33 life does go on and life is hard still….40:34 damn it now I need something.36:30 it’s true..give yourself grace…..36:52 and then it will survive Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan never felt like an addict. She could pause her drinking while pregnant or to train for a marathon… but a return to drinking was always her reward at the end of the tunnel. But lately, drinking hasn’t felt so ‘rewarding’. Megan is 15 days into a break from alcohol, and this time? It feels different. She doesn’t feel like she is punishing or depriving herself. On the contrary, she feels happier and confident that this could really be a start to her new sober life. Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I always say that firsts are the hardest moments in sobriety. As we enter the holiday season, a lot of scary firsts are on the horizon. If your first sober Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years feels daunting, this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing some of my best tips for surviving the holidays, so that you can experience a brand new kind of holiday magic: one that exists without alcohol. I am so proud of you, sober mama!Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the child of parents who owned a bar, alcohol was ever present in Jami’s life from the very beginning. After becoming a mom and starting an organic juicing business though, Jami began questioning alcohol’s presence in her new life. So, she began paying attention. She realized that alcohol was that ‘needy girlfriend who wanted to go everywhere, invited or not’. The lakehouse… the wedding… the birthday dinner… the bachelorette party - alcohol was a needy bitch. So, she decided to take some space. The result? Sobriety and freedom. Genuine laughter, supportive friendships, and real joy. Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re sharing a special bonus episode from Suzanne’s sister podcast, Brand New Information! Suzanne and Jay just finished Matthew Perry’s new memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing”, and they’re ready to talk about it. Fair warning: spoilers abound as they discuss the main takeaways from the book, which include Perry’s long battle with addiction, stories from the set of ‘Friends’, and oddly enough… Keanu Reeves. Want more Brand New Information? Connect with us on Instagram @brandnewinformationpod + on Twitter @brandnewinfopodJoin The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I am chatting with Celeste Yvonne of The Ultimate Mom Challenge! Celeste had always dreamed of being a mom, but when she finally became one something seemed off… but her doctors wouldn't help her. Her postpartum depression was callously dismissed and Celeste found herself turning to alcohol to self medicate. In order to show up better for her children, Celeste created “The Ultimate Mom Challenge”, an exercise where each month she would work on one characteristic of herself in order to become the best mom she could be. But it still wasn’t enough, and Celeste’s drinking got worse as she struggled to find her way. Finally, a severe panic attack after a long night of drinking made her realize that it was time to quit. Yet, it wasn’t until she opened up to her supportive online community that she realized that sobriety was not deprivation, but liberation!Celeste has been sharing her sober journey with the world ever since. You can learn more about Celeste and The Ultimate Mom Challenge on her website or follow her on Instagram or TikTok.Tools that Celeste recommends:I Am Sober App can be found here.Sober Buddy App can be found here.This Naked Mind Tracker can be found here.The Addiction Inoculation can be found here.Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate is a mom of 4, a school nurse, a wife and she has been sober for 5 years. Kate was a normal drinker in high school and college. She dabbled and partied and drank like most 20 year olds. After having her first child and becoming a stay at home mom, she found herself lonely, bored, and experiencing a new reality that wasn’t what she thought it would be at all. Drinking at 5 p.m. to reconnect with her husband or hanging out with mom friends became a nightly habit. When her youngest son was born with special needs, her drinking increased, yet it felt manageable to her. This is where her story is so relatable to so many of us: She wasn’t hitting rock bottom. She would have a bad night and stop drinking for a few months, but eventually she would pick it back up again. Then one day, the bad night just wasn’t worth it. Though quitting wasn’t easy for her, she’s now 5 years sober, she isn’t dreading hangovers, feeling guilty, or worrying about disappointing her kids. She is now living a beautiful sober life.Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Megan, the creator of Sobah Sistahs, is on the pod! Megan hadn’t always been a big drinker, but after she had kids she found herself sucked into mommy wine culture. Her drinking took a troubling turn during her divorce, and after blacking out alone on Christmas, Megan knew she needed to find a way to stop. Her sober journey has led to an inspiring reinvention of self. Megan is now a certified health coach who helps other women cut their dependency upon alcohol, and she runs a free weekly Zoom call to provide a space for sober women to connect. Today, you’ll hear Megan’s advice on handling the holidays, medication, books to check out and more! Find Megan and Sobah Sistahs online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sobahsistahs/Website - www.sobahsistahs.com Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Like so many women, Andrea began drinking in highschool to fit in. Then, twelve years as a bartender then cemented alcohol into her lifestyle. It was when she transitioned into a corporate career that she slowly started to realize she had a problem. She felt like Jekyll and Hyde: Put together during the week… and then a mess on the weekend. After going back and forth with alcohol for years, Andrea finally decided when she turned 40 that it was time to quit once and for all. With the help of a therapist, a sober coach, and online communities, Andrea has had major success with leaving alcohol behind! Andra is leading a ‘75 Soft’ group (because ‘75 Hard sounds way too hard!) that sprung out of The Sober Mom Life Facebook group! I’m joining and so can you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1134582477169160/?ref=shareResources Andrea recommends: Casey Davidson https://hellosomedaycoaching.comThink Before You Drink Coaching https://camille-kinzler.squarespace.com/work-with-meThe Luckiest Clubhttps://community.theluckiestclub.com/share/yncUXe8mt3F62ta7Connect with Andrea on Instagram where she shares sober treats, mocktails, and more! https://instagram.com/pinkcloudapothecary?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re bringing you a Real Sober Moms double header with two interviews - Jaime and Lauren! Jaime grew up in a drinking culture and by the end of high school she felt like drinking was part of her personality. This lifestyle continued into college when she attended a party school, and followed her into her marriage since drinking was the main way she and her husband would connect. Things became harder once she had kids, and she began drinking more to cope with the stress. As she neared 40, Jaime began worrying about her health and she realized that she had developed a worrisome dependency on alcohol. It was finding the sober moment online that led her to realize she could quit even if she hadn’t been rock bottom! The benefits she’s found in her newly sober life - better skin, lower stress, enhanced quality time with her kids and more - has made it so easy to never want to go back. Lauren, a Harvard and MIT grad, is a great example that anyone can be lured in by mommy wine culture. Lauren was an anti-drinking DARE representative in high school who began drinking when she entered college as a way to mask social anxiety. Drinking was also how she and her future husband bonded, but Lauren never knew how her body would handle drinking. After many blackouts and an incident at a resort pool that left her with a lot of shame, Lauren decided it was time for a change. Lauren comes chock full of great advice on how to handle friendships and social events in your transition to sobriety! Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s chat is with “real” mom Catherine. Catherine is a mom of three. She was always the wild one and the fun drunk in her 20’s. She assumed that motherhood would slow her drinking eventually. But motherhood didn’t slow her down and alcohol started getting big in her life.One night she woke up sick from drinking and had an epiphany. She was hurting herself and she needed to stop drinking. She woke her husband and told him she was going to stop drinking and she has never looked back. The clarity of how much better she felt sober was immediate for her. She had more time, her anxiety was better, and she started losing weight and being mindful of her body.At 38 she can fit into her prom dress and feels like she looks better than on her wedding day! Sobriety has expanded her life in ways she hadn’t realized were possible!Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since it’s October, I thought it was the perfect time to talk about the Witching Hour. At my house it happens at the end of the day when everyone in the house is losing their shit, including me! And of course we are, right? We can’t all keep it together all of the time, especially after a long day. So, when the Witching Hour hits, I like to have tools or alternatives that help me cope and keep me from grabbing a drink.My suggestion is for you to make a list in the morning when you are fresh - and find what works for you. Oh, and then share with the rest of us- because there is nothing magical about the Witching Hour... Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlife We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s chat is with “real” mom Sarah. Sarah didn't hit "rock bottom." Instead, hers is a story of drinking to escape and then realizing how constant alcohol was in her life. Once the pandemic hit, Sarah started to consider her relationship with alcohol. She decided she wanted to drink less, but it hasn’t been an easy habit to break. This conversation is so important because Sarah is IN it. She's learning with each step what works for her as she navigates this path and how and if alcohol fits into her life...Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join me (and my puppy Georgia) for a chat! It's our second Ask Me Anything - I answer your questions and share my experiences about judgment in sobriety, socializing, calming your mind, overwhelm and more. The takeaway? You will find your way in YOUR sobriety. You don't have to follow anyone else's path. Make your own and keep going...Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's like The Real Housewives, but without all the booze and craziness! Today is our first episode with a “real” mom! Jayme started drinking alcohol to overcome social anxiety, yet in the end she found it was only making matters worse. Today, Jayme shares about her path to sobriety, navigating social situations, and the healthier activities she’s now added to her life. Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Casey was always a “good girl” growing up. When she went away to college she continued to be a straight “A” student, but she also ended up taking a crash course in drinking. Alcohol became an increasing part of her life as she built a successful career and started a family. Year after year, she became more dependent until she finally sought the help of a sobriety coach to stop. Today, Casey is a Certified Life Coach and a Master Practitioner in Core Energy leadership. She is passionate about helping other successful women reevaluate their relationship with alcohol. . You can hear more from Casey at Hello Someday Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts and on her website. Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Dr. Brooke Scheller, a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, joins me for an enlightening chat about what alcohol does to our bodies and minds. For years, Dr. Scheller led a double life - while educating people about nutrition, her own health was declining due to alcohol use. In 2021, she finally took her own advice and removed alcohol from her life. Brooke’s sobriety journey led her to helping others. Through nutrition and functional medicine practices, Dr. Scheller now specializes in helping people change their relationship with alcohol and heal from the physical damages of long-term drinking.Learn more about Brooke and her Functional Sobriety Academy on her website and connect with her on Instagram. Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My mom, Susan, is a therapist with a specialization in substance abuse, so I couldn't think of any better to join us on the pod this week! In this episode, she shares why it is so important to employ a non-judgemental approach to recovery. In her personal life she’s always been a casual moderate drinker, but recently that’s changed. After learning from me about the negative effects that alcohol (even in small doses!) has on our brains, she had second thoughts. So, she has recently stopped drinking and has joined the sober mom life community. My mom has always been a great role model. I’m glad I was able to return the favor...Some references discussed in the show:Is it Better to Drink a Little Alcohol than None at All?What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health Huberman Lab Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeWe have merch!!!! Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a 90-day break from alcohol, Gill Tietz noticed something surprising - the anxiety and depression she had spent years trying to escape through alcohol had vanished. This shocking realization inspired her to research and analyze her experience. Through this she learned that alcohol was creating lower serotonin levels in her body and changing her brain function.Alcohol was truly the source of her pain. She knew this life changing realization was going to be important to far more people than just her. This was how the Sober Powered podcast was born.Learn more and connect with Gil:InstagramSober Powered PoweredMembershipPodcast CoachingWe have merch!!!! Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Smith’s sobriety didn’t come from one rock bottom moment. Her bad experiences with alcohol piled up over time until one insignificant day when she just woke up and said, “I’m taking my life back.” Through committed discipline, learning how to sit with her feelings, and discovering the right resources to support her, Michelle was able to take steps towards the vision of who she wanted to be.Today, Michelle finds herself committed to being a resource for other women who are living or exploring alcohol-free lifestyles inside of the online community she founded, Recovery is the New Black. Learn more about Michelle Smith:InstagramWebsiteFacebook GroupSober Guide Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our first AMA episode! In today's episode, I'm answering your questions and sharing more of my sobriety experience. I'll be sharing AMA episodes each month, so please leave your questions in the comments or message me @thesobermomlife on Instagram!I think it’s important to say that when I speak about sobriety I am speaking from my own personal experience. What worked for me might not work for you, but my hope is to give you new ideas for life experiences that may help you on your sobriety journey!Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VFollow my on Instagram at @thesobermomlife Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My brother Jay may not be a mom, but he is sober and he does have a life, so he fits two-thirds of my podcast criteria! Today I’m joined by Jay for a banter filled conversation about growing up around drinking culture, the pursuit of healthy aging, and how he made his choice to step away from alcohol. Interested in more banter from me and my bro? Check out our politics and pop culture podcast Brand New Information! Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VWear your sobriety with pride with this cute tee!https://www.bonfire.com/sober-mama-tee/Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I sat down with health and wellness coach Erin Treloar for a wonderful chat about anxiety, self care, and her sober journey. After trying a sober January, Erin found that she felt so much better without alcohol. She’s stuck with sobriety ever since and has been surprised to experience so much fun within her new alcohol-free lifestyle. The key to Erin’s sobriety has been a focus on her core desired feelings. Through this commitment, she’s found the tools she’s needed to support her journey, including meditation, nature and connection to other moms. What is your core desired feeling? Share it with us at @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Learn more about Erin: Raw Beauty Talks PodcastRaw Beauty Talks Instagramwww.rawbeauty.coLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lot of fears crop up when you commit to a life of sobriety. One of the most common fears is how sobriety will change your relationship. Today my husband Russell joins me on the pod to speak about just that! He was so supportive of me when I declared that I was going to stop drinking, but he also didn’t expect that I was going to make a lifelong commitment to sobriety. Through navigating this together we learned that sobriety is not a bad thing for your relationship. You will still laugh. You will still have fun. You will still have sex! In fact, it might make everything better. How have you navigated sobriety with your partner? Let me know at @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I like to ask all of my guests, “what’s in your sobriety toolbox?,” but I really wish there was a better word than “toolbox”. “Toolboxes” are used on things that are broken. I am not broken and neither are you. Nevertheless, these are the tools that I rely on not just to cope, but to flourish in sobriety. These tools have lifted me up and given me nourishment, rest and focus. I hope you can find something here to add to your own sobriety toolbox! Book recommendations: (affiliated links)This Naked Mind by Annie Gracehttps://thisnakedmind.com/this-naked-mind/We Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen https://www.lauramckowen.com/books/we-are-the-luckiestQuit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker https://amzn.to/3Qnk6lSThe Unexpected Joy Of Being Sober by Catherine Grayhttps://amzn.to/3w1mCWBSunshine Warm Sober by Catherine Gray https://amzn.to/3w0igPKA Sober Girls Guide Podcast https://www.asobergirlsguide.com/podcastBlackout : Remembering The Things I Drank To Forget by Sarah Hepolahttps://amzn.to/3zPvNL7What’s in your sobriety toolbox? Let me know at @thesobermomlife on Instagram!Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 5+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Jen Hirst originally wanted to stop drinking, she wasn’t ready. Yet, once she met her breaking point, she began to walk along the challenging road to sobriety where she could finally see alcohol as the addictive drug that it is. Now, Jen is shining a light for others as a sober coach. She is guiding people to set boundaries, find community, create routines that aren’t reactionary, and savor the moments of being present in her children’s lives. Through this incredible work, Jen is witnessing so many women get their spark back through sobriety. If you would like to contact Jen for private coaching, group coaching, or community she is at her website, Facebook and Instagram .Want to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jyoti Chand’s life changed when someone she followed on social media posted they were going dry for January. After giving it a try, she decided to stick to it. The aftermath of her decision to become sober has been so inspiring. She wrote her first book, got an agent, grew her IG following and tapped into a deep well of sober productivity. Her anxiety was lessened, her sleep was better, and her creative brain was on fire.Joyti now hopes to influence others to become sober so that they too can begin to feel more present daily in their daily lives. Connect with Jyoti here: Instagram & TikTok: @mamajotesWebsite: www.mamajotes.comWant to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode is a very personal one. When I stopped drinking in January 2020 I had no idea that the pandemic was coming or that I was about to lose my father. Had I known, I don’t know if I would have decided to get sober. However, I am so happy that I did. We drink to numb our pain and feelings, but the only way to truly find your way through grief is by feeling the feelings in their fullest. I don’t know if there is anything worse than grief, but if there is? It’s grief with a hangover. I want you to know: You are strong enough to handle your grief. Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VWant to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Lynn Paulson’s book “Highlight Real” was one of the first books I read in my early sobriety. It’s message that you don’t have to hit rock bottom to stop drinking really resonated with me. That’s why I’m so excited to have her join me today for a chat about sober parenting and how it changed her life! Emily hosts the community Sober Mom Squad, a place for sober and sober-curious moms to connect and lean on each other. If you would like to connect with Emily you can find her on Instagram @EmilyLynnPaulson and on all platforms @sobermomsquad. Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!Want to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katy Olson isn’t just my best friend of 40+ years, she’s practically my sister. So who better to talk to about the journey to sobriety than someone who’s been beside me every step of the way? After decades of social drinking, Katy’s last drink was in December of 2019. She didn’t intend for it to be that way, but through a deepening yoga practice she found herself motivated to remove things in her life that were causing her body harm. Join us for a non-judgemental chat about how shame, responsibility, family and life events affected our drinking habits and eventual sobriety, and how we see our relationships with alcohol now. You can find Katy at @mindful.librarian on Instagram. Want to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For me, the firsts were always the hardest when it came to sobriety. The first summer… The First New Year's Eve... The first terrible day…So if this is your first sober 4th of July, then this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing tips that you can follow so that you feel supported and confident on your first sober 4th of July. It’s possible that today will be more than just bearable - it might also be so fun! I’m proud of you today, sober mama. You’ve got this. Want to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our second episode, Suzanne sits down with Katy Rexing to talk all things parenting, partnering and living as a sober mom. Katy’s sobriety journey wasn’t planned. After announcing unexpectedly that she was going to stop drinking a year and a half ago, Katy surprised herself by actually committing to going sober. The results of this choice have left her feeling so much more clear and present in her daily life and her relationships. Or, as she says, feeling how she was designed to feel. To connect with Katy Rexing follow her @katyrexing on Instagram or check out her website Grace and Crumbs. Katy and Suzanne recommend the book: Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker Want to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Sober Mom Life Podcast! In our first episode, Suzanne shares about the experience that caused her to begin her sobriety journey in January 2020, and how living an alcohol-free life has actually made being a mom easier… not harder. Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!Plus, get a sneak peek of what to expect from future episodes of The Sober Mom Life! Want to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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