This is Sober

Samantha Lander @ seefitliving , is a functional diagnostic nutritionist, who shares her remarkable journey from substance abuse to sobriety and healing. Samantha’s story is one of resilience and redemption. Despite starting her journey with substances as early as 7th grade, she managed to excel athletically and academically, earning a spot on a Division 1 rowing team. However, the allure of the p...

In today's episode, we're joined by the remarkable Vera, whose journey into sobriety is as compelling as it is inspiring. Growing up in a high-pressure Chinese household, Vera turned to drugs and alcohol as a means to socialize and escape the immense expectation to excel. Her quest for belonging led her to a pivotal moment with her first line of cocaine, chasing a surge of dopamine that fe...

In an article in the Neurobiology of Stress journal in 2019 , researchers found that women are more likely to drink alcohol in an attempt to regulate stress and anxiety. In this episode I speak to one woman who has first hand experience with panic attacks induced by drinking. Starlyn Haneman is an anxiety freedom coach that helps women rebel against anxiety and take back control of their health an...

Hey folks, in this episode of 'This is Sober,' I'm laying out the messy reality of how my sobriety journey kicked off. No grand plan, just me figuring things out as I went along. Join me as I share the nitty-gritty details, the bumps in the road, and the quiet moments that defined those early days. It's not a heroic tale with triumphant victories – just a real, raw look at navigati...

It's been a hot minute since I sat down to record. I've been a little MIA for many reasons. Mostly, though, I zeroed in on my healing jorney (MHJ) through sobriety. This is part one of a series of episodes that is going to walk you through my healing journey, the good, the bad, and the vulnerable. I've decided its time for me to pull back the veil and get as real as anyone can get abou...

In this episode, we sit down with Stacy, the founder of Real Everything, a blog that began as a platform for sharing paleo recipes and tips for families but evolved into a passionate advocacy for non-toxic healthy living. Stacy's journey took an unexpected turn when she decided to confront her relationship with alcohol. Guided by her focus on holistic health, she made the courageous decision t...

Codependency can be described as someone who enables behaviors, such as rescuing, fixing, or taking responsibility for others' problems and consequences. Codependents may feel compelled to constantly help and control others, even at the expense of their own well-being. In this episode I share how I have noticed some of my past behaviors as codependent. When I learned someone very close to me w...

In this episode, I speak to Will House, the founder and creator of Oberit, an app that has been helping thousands transform their habits into sustainable recovery. From a young age, he was exposed to a party culture where drinking was prevalent, influenced by his environment. In college, the drinking culture intensified, and upon entering the corporate world in London, he embraced a work hard, pla...

In this episode I get to talk to to one of the most spirited and passionate women I've met. For way too long, she was enduring some health challenges that kept her up at night, held her in perpetual pain and discomfort, and overall led her to try anything to ease her burden. She saught medical help and for years felt frustrated at her inability to cure what most women can easily do with over t...

I haven't had many healthcare professionals respond to my request to be interviewed on This is Sober, so I jumped at the chance when this nurse emailed me asking to share her story. I am grateful for her work in the field and her multi-passionate attitude towards helping others overcome their alcohol struggles. In this episode Christy Sloan shares her story of her struggles with alcohol, how s...

This episode is all about travelling sober. If taking a sober vacation scares the heebeegeebies out of you, this episode is for you! Amy Hill, founder of Then She Went, is on a mission to change sober travel forever. Her very unique and incredibly amazing passion is taking women who are sober or sober curious to places like Guatemala, Columbia, and Mexico and opening their eyes to vacation sans al...

In this episode, Angelica Alen from Brisbane Australia shares her story how being diagnosed with stage 3 cancer not only led her to sobriety, but it completely altered her life for the better. We talk about her diagnosis and how it led her to begin a healing journey both physically and emotionally. With over 5 years sober AND now cancer free, she is determined to share her story and bring awarenes...

In this episode I get to interview Julie Ann Meyer. She calls herself a late bloomer when it comes to drinking. She started in her early 20s and quickly spiraled into a full blown addiction. Like many of us, when life threw us curveballs, our drinking got worse. Julie not only shares what drinking was like for her, but her sobriety is so inspiring. What she is doing with herself these days, helpin...

In this episode I talk to professional Astrologer Caitlin McPhail. She's been a long-time student of astrology and is the founder of ValYou Wellbeing, providing astrology readings to clients for over 5 years. In my personal sobriety journey, I have turned to astrology time and time again to help me overcome the uncertainty in my life. I have used the planetary alignments, the moon, my natal ch...

In this episode, I chat with founder of GrayTonic, Kari Schwear. This episode is packed with goodies! You'll learn all about how to discover the true you, what exactly is gray area drinking, how to work through that internal dialogue of 'do I have a drinking problem', how to use her D.E.C.I.D.E. methodology to create the change agent necessary to break free from alcohol, and so much mo...

This episode features Jason Lennox, author of " A Perfect Tragedy: Finding Purpose in Pain, Loss, and Addiction ." Jason tells me, "I want people to know the story is not just for those in recovery. It's designed to help everyone gain a deeper understanding of the trials and tribulations of an addiction journey, and has already resonated with many who grew up with similar strugg...

In this episode, I dive deep into the topics of shame and compassion in sobriety. I share some of my personal experiences with shame and how it impacted my addiction and journey to sobriety. We explore the ways in which self-compassion can be a powerful tool for overcoming shame and maintaining sobriety, as well as practical strategies for cultivating self-compassion in everyday life. Join us for...

In this episode, Molly talks about her experiences with relapse, what those experiences ultimately taught her, and how anyone working through sobriety can utilize relapse incidents as an opportunity to reframe their sobriety. - Her first relapse happened after over 365 days of consecutive sobriety; she fell victim to the false pretense that after a long enough duration of sobriety she could handle...

When Al reached out to me, I wanted to learn more about him before our interview. I scoured his podcast, other podcasts he had been on and came up very short. I realized Al hasn't publicly spoke much about his addiction and I was determined to change that. Ironically enough, Al had that exact thought when he came on my show. And for one of the first times, he shares his story.  Al Richards is...

This episode focuses on what to do and what not to do when a loved one comes to you saying they need help with their drinking. Too often, when someone very close suggests they have a problem with their drinking, the recipient undermines their opinion and underestimates their request for help. Imagine being on the giving end of such a request, you've been battling for days, weeks, even years trying...

Gina Kunadian is a wife, mother, certified massage therapist, and alcohol recovery coach who has committed her life to helping women overcome their alcohol dependency, without traditional 12-step programs. She helps clients create unshakeable confidence, clarity, and energy so they can unleash their creative potential and live the lives of their dreams, alcohol free! Aside from being a mother, Gin...

In this solo-cast, Molly talks about how our society is obsessed with blocking emotions.  From overscheduling, overworking, online shopping, social media, and drinking.  She talks about some techniques you can use to 'lean into' the emotions that come up after you quit drinking. She advises that learning healthy strategies for the myriad of emotions that come up after you quit drinking t...

In this episode, I talk about my story. What got me started drinking, why I kept drinking, and what prompted me to give it all up.  Facebook: As You Are Life Coaching Instagram: @sober_mober Website: asyouarelifecoaching.com

Welcome to This is Sober, where I talk about what it really means to be sober, what life looks like for me and others on this journey.