The Sober Mom Life

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 @thesobermomlife See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

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 @thesobermomlife See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

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 @thesobermomlife See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

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.com My 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 @thesobermomlife See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

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.  Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to four weekly peer support meetings, a private Facebook group, our monthly book club, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!  Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift  Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlife See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

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 @kristinmcgee 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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

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! 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 @thesobermomlife and @suzannewarye Do 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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

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: @katevitela 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!  Get Your Copy of my book The Sober Shift  Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlife See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

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?  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!  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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

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.  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!  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.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

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.  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!  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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

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.com Instagram  Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to 12 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!  Or, check out our new community offering - The Sober Mom Collective! With one peer support meeting a week and access to the community social feed, this is a great way to dip your toes in.  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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

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.  Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to 12 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!  Or, check out our new community offering - The Sober Mom Collective! With one peer support meeting a week and access to the community social feed, this is a great way to dip your toes in.  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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025

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 Podcast Check out Suzanne’s episode on Jessica’s podcast Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to 12 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!  Or, check out our new community offering - The Sober Mom Collective! With one peer support meeting a week and access to the community social feed, this is a great way to dip your toes in.  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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025

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 documentary Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to 12 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!  Or, check out our new community offering - The Sober Mom Collective! With one peer support meeting a week and access to the community social feed, this is a great way to dip your toes in.  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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025

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.  Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to 12 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!  Or, check out our new community offering - The Sober Mom Collective! With one peer support meeting a week and access to the community social feed, this is a great way to dip your toes in.  My 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!  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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2025

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!  Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to 12 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!  Or, check out our new community offering - The Sober Mom Collective! With one peer support meeting a week and access to the community social feed, this is a great way to dip your toes in.  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.

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025

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.  Are you craving a community in sobriety? Join us in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! You’ll get access to 12 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!  Or, check out our new community offering - The Sober Mom Collective! With one peer support meeting a week and access to the community social feed, this is a great way to dip your toes in.  The 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! 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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2025

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.  Are you craving community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! You'll get access to 4 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link!  The 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! 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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2025

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/UCNrMLNCFZIo15NUvVaGYVZA Jacq is active and regularly supports our community with mindful sobriety in the Sober Mom Life Cafe! Join us for access to 12 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!  Or, check out our new community offering - The Sober Mom Collective! With one peer support meeting a week and access to the community social feed, this is a great way to dip your toes in.  The 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! 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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2025

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_librarian 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/ Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $75/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025

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 Sea Connect with Jessica on Instagram @jessicaguerrieriauthor Visit 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/events 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/ Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

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/ Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/book Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2025

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/ Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/book Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

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/ Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/book Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

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!  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/book Check out The Sober Mom Life on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

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! Pre-order Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life. The book hits shelves on September 30th, 2025.  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/book Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

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.  My book The Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life is now available for pre-order!  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

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 always looked very different. Naturally, their sobriety journeys looked very different, too. 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 @mocksicated Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/book Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

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: @marathon2sobriety Luc’s coaching: https://www.marathon2sobriety.ca/ Luc’s sober running club in Toronto: @soberstriderunclub Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/book Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

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.  My book The Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life is now available for pre-order!  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

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 am so grateful to The Sober Mom Life Cafe for giving me (and so many other amazing women!) a community I can lean on. Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/book Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

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  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 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!  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

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.com Amanda’s first episode on Sober Mom Life: Creating a Sober Life You Love Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  The Sober Mom Life Community is also available, for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

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.  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  The Sober Mom Life Community is also available, for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

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. Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  The Sober Mom Life Community is also available, for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

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   Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  The Sober Mom Life Community is also available, for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

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!  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

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 @mocktailmommy Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  The Sober Mom Life Community is also available, for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

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.  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  The Sober Mom Life Community is also available, for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

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 support Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  The Sober Mom Life Community is also available, for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

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!  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

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-feilner Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  The Sober Mom Life Community is also available, for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Check out The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

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!  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

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.   Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

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/ Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

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! Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

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!  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

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 Team The Sober October Roundtable It’s Not You, it’s the Alcohol Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

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.  Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe!  For a limited time, get one week free!  For $40/month, you’ll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club and happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and even a monthly Bravo chat! We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you’ll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed, the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025