The Sober Scoop

Watch the video version HERE . Consuming alcohol damages the brain. Period. In today's episode we're talking about how getting sober might be the best thing you could do for your cognitive health, and we're diving into some other tangible things you can incorporate into your daily life if you want to take your brain health a step further. FB support group: JOIN HERE IG: @thesobersco...

Telling people you're getting sober is one of the most frustrating and difficult things in early sobriety, so today, I'm providing some tips for "coming out" as sober. FB support group: JOIN HERE IG: @thesoberscoop Personal IG: @indiagants TikTok: @thesoberscoop YouTube: @thesoberscoop Email: hello@thesoberscoop.com More resources: TheSoberScoop.com Timestamps: 00:00 — Why is &...

Watch this episode on YouTube. In today’s episode, we’re diving into managing cravings and triggers in sobriety. This is often the hardest part, and where many people feel tempted to throw in the towel and give in... but the Scoop Troop isn’t giving in! I’ll share some tangible tips to help you move through a craving, and I intentionally made this video about 30 minutes long because cravings typic...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3fEQNNlSRz0 Moderation is exhausting -quitting brings peace. In today’s episode, I share all the moderation strategies I (and so many other sober people) tried before finally quitting 100%. Sobriety became the first thing I truly succeeded at, and I promise - while moderation feels tempting, living sober is actually easier in the long run. Tune in to hear why and...

Alcohol doesn’t actually give you restful sleep -it sedates you. It can keep you in lighter, fragmented sleep and reduce REM, the stage where your brain restores mood and energy. So if you wake up at 3am or feel groggy every morning, alcohol may be part of the reason. Removing it often helps your sleep regulate again -and better sleep improves almost everything! OSEA's Dream Collection: https...

Click to watch on YouTube Today we are diving into why I personally did not do AA. While I believe it's a great option for some people, it wasn't for me. And I actually think the thought of having to attend an AA meeting is part of what kept me from getting sober... I didn't want to sit in a room with other sober people and openly call myself an alcoholic. So today, I'm explain...

Listen to this episode if you want a straight forward, clear guide to quitting drinking once and for all. We will discuss my top tips for getting sober and staying sober, with a special bonus tip at the end! I wish I had known these things when I first quit drinking, but as they say - hindsight is 20/20, and I'm so glad that I get to share my advice and experience with you. Whether you are th...

Is sobriety even a "thing" in the UK? Because I feel that having a drinking problem is so normalized over there -and maybe not even viewed as a problem. This episode explores the differences between American and British drinking culture, drawing from both real statistics and my personal experiences. If you are British and would like to share your personal drinking experiences or sobriety...

It has come to my attention that I'm not the only one who has kind of isolated in sobriety... and NOT in a bad way. I just genuinely love being by myself, and I value deeper, meaningful connections over hanging out with random acquaintances. This episode was inspired by a post I saw in our Facebook group :) So if you'd like to join our support group, I'll leave the link below: https...

We think that because we survived the first month, everything is going to be smooth sailing from there. But unfortunately for me and many others, it only got harder after 30 days. It's like "real" sobriety sets in, and the high wears off... Emotions hit hard and we have to learn to face our feelings alcohol-free. In today's episode, I'm giving an insight into what days 30-...

Dry January is a break. Sobriety is a commitment. In today’s episode, we’re talking about why the strategies have to change when there’s no finish line in sight, and how to shift from a temporary Dry Jan mindset to an indefinite life of sobriety. Feel free to join our online sobriety community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BiaVah7Fb/

If I had stayed on the path I was on, it was going to end one of three ways: jail, death, or sobriety. And I’m so grateful I chose sobriety. Just because I’d been lucky so far didn’t mean my drinking wasn’t going to catch up with me, it just meant it hadn’t yet. Being high-functioning while drinking heavily isn’t a flex... It’s actually incredibly dangerous. So today, I want to talk about the myth...

In today's episode, we are talking about weight lifting, protein, and building muscle. So much of my journey has been about fitness and nutrition, in addition to sobriety, so I wanted to dedicate an episode to talking about weight lifting and how I got started. Hope you find this helpful, and if you have any further questions, feel free to DM me @indiagants :) Fitness and nutrition are my fav...

When we're navigating sobriety, it can feel like it's NEVER going to get easier. But I'm here to tell you that it does! And there are things we can do along the way to make it feel easier, faster. In today's episode, we explore sobriety timelines and when people start to feel the weight of sobriety start to lift. Will power is hard, so I want to provide some strategies for bein...

I talk all the time about making sobriety your #1 priority, but what does that actually look like? How do you move through life with alcohol at the top of your priorities list? Today, we're diving into HOW to make sobriety #1. Because if sobriety is #1, everything else in our lives improves. Shop The Zero Proof bundles here: Challenge: A Week without Alcohol Bundle Challenge: A Month without...

In today's episode, I'm giving you some tips to help you make it through your first month alcohol-free (whether that's for Dry January or for long-term sobriety). The first month is definitely an adjustment, so by the end of this episode, I hope you have some tools to help you not just survive, but thrive! The Zero Proof N/A beverages: https://affiliate.thezeroproof.com/SCOOP Facebo...

It’s pretty incredible how much the body can recover in just 30 days without alcohol -whether that’s sobriety or something like Dry January. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the science behind what actually happens inside your body during those first 30 alcohol-free days. It’s packed with mind-blowing facts, numbers, and organ-level changes you probably haven’t heard before. And while a lot o...

Merry Christmas Scoop Troop :) I wanted to create an episode that walks you through a craving in real time, so feel free to come back to this anytime you’re thinking about drinking and need a little encouragement to not pick up the booze. Thank you all so much for being part of this community. I’m genuinely so grateful to have you here. Online Sobriety Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/share...

If you've ever said, "How did I let myself get to this point?" -this episode is for you. I'm going to help relieve you of the guilt associated with wishing you had quit earlier. Yes- the best time to quit drinking was 5 years ago... but the next best time is NOW. After listening to this episode, you will feel empowered to quit drinking today and start creating a life your futur...

Is dating in sobriety actually harder, or just more intentional? This episode explores the shift from "drunken confidence" to finding real confidence while navigating the dating world without liquid courage. I share the raw reality of overcoming anxiety to approach a stranger and why I’m finally prioritizing my own growth over the "back-to-back" relationship cycle. If you are n...

In this episode of The Sober Scoop, we're tackling the big question: How do you know if it's finally time to quit drinking? If you're in that "sober curious" zone and not sure whether to take the plunge, I'm sharing the signs that signaled it was time for me, the one secret question to ask yourself, and why sobriety was the last resort that ended up being the best dec...

There is an elegance and sophistication to NOT drinking: that espresso after dinner, that diet coke with the lemon wedge, that bougie mocktail.... it's elevated, it's chic, and if you choose to not drink -you are ahead of the curve! Today's episode will help you view sobriety through a new lens and romanticize your alcohol-free life :) Facebook Suppost Group: https://www.facebook.co...

We've all had that thought... "Ok, I'm far enough into my sobriety where I could probably have a drink again right?" Wrong. In today's episode, I will give you a few reasons why you do not want to pick up that drink -even if you think you "could." Free Online Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1183340786524511/

So many people think sobriety is boring… but what if the opposite is true? In this episode, I break down why getting sober isn’t about giving up fun — it’s about finally seeing your life clearly. When you’re not drinking, you don’t lose your personality… you find it. You uncover your real hobbies, your real interests, and the things that actually make you feel alive. I share how sobriety opened up...

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S6HmklB-3jQ?si=zNdrTbkhSRy1pzPF In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I lost 50 pounds—and kept it off. I’m sharing the real habits that changed my body and my life: strength training, daily walking, eating high-protein meals, healing my metabolism, and of course… getting sober. I dive into the mindset shifts, routines, and simple daily choi...